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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.59, 23,736.71 and 9,645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.59, 23,736.71 and 9,645.89 is: 13,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.59 : 23,736.71 = 9,645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.59/23,736.71 = 9,645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.59x = 23,736.71 × 9,645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.59x = 228,961,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,961,693.62/17,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.04

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