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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.78, 23,677.50 and 9,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.78, 23,677.50 and 9,604.02 is: 13,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.78 : 23,677.50 = 9,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.78/23,677.50 = 9,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.78x = 23,677.50 × 9,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.78x = 227,399,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,399,183.55/17,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.42

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