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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.13, 23,679.99 and 9,605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.13, 23,679.99 and 9,605.27 is: 13,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.13 : 23,679.99 = 9,605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.13/23,679.99 = 9,605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.13x = 23,679.99 × 9,605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.13x = 227,452,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,452,697.55/17,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.49

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