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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.67, 23,754.58 and 9,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.67, 23,754.58 and 9,556.72 is: 13,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.67 : 23,754.58 = 9,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.67/23,754.58 = 9,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.67x = 23,754.58 × 9,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.67x = 227,015,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,015,840.26/17,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.64

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