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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.09, 23,677.06 and 9,603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.09, 23,677.06 and 9,603.14 is: 13,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.09 : 23,677.06 = 9,603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.09/23,677.06 = 9,603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.09x = 23,677.06 × 9,603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.09x = 227,374,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,374,121.97/17,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.72

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