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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.33, 23,721.39 and 9,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.33, 23,721.39 and 9,635.99 is: 13,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.33 : 23,721.39 = 9,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.33/23,721.39 = 9,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.33x = 23,721.39 × 9,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.33x = 228,578,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,578,958.22/17,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.73

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