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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.78, 23,676.63 and 9,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.78, 23,676.63 and 9,602.83 is: 13,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.78 : 23,676.63 = 9,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.78/23,676.63 = 9,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.78x = 23,676.63 × 9,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.78x = 227,362,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,362,652.86/17,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.29

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