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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.44, 23,751.74 and 9,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.44, 23,751.74 and 9,555.89 is: 13,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.44 : 23,751.74 = 9,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.44/23,751.74 = 9,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.44x = 23,751.74 × 9,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.44x = 226,968,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,968,919.88/17,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.09

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