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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.78, 23,674.74 and 9,602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.78, 23,674.74 and 9,602.02 is: 13,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.78 : 23,674.74 = 9,602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.78/23,674.74 = 9,602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.78x = 23,674.74 × 9,602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.78x = 227,325,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,325,326.97/17,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.66

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