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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.97, 23,675.66 and 9,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.97, 23,675.66 and 9,602.24 is: 13,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.97 : 23,675.66 = 9,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.97/23,675.66 = 9,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.97x = 23,675.66 × 9,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.97x = 227,339,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,339,203.09/17,155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.32

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