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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.76, 23,737.98 and 9,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.76, 23,737.98 and 9,544.98 is: 13,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.76 : 23,737.98 = 9,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.76/23,737.98 = 9,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.76x = 23,737.98 × 9,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.76x = 226,578,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,578,544.34/17,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.82

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