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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.59, 23,707.51 and 9,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.59, 23,707.51 and 9,522.74 is: 13,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.59 : 23,707.51 = 9,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.59/23,707.51 = 9,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.59x = 23,707.51 × 9,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.59x = 225,760,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,760,335.24/17,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.19

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