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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.30, 23,675.14 and 9,602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.30, 23,675.14 and 9,602.58 is: 13,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.30 : 23,675.14 = 9,602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.30/23,675.14 = 9,602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.30x = 23,675.14 × 9,602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.30x = 227,342,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,342,425.86/17,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.48

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