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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.52, 23,763.22 and 9,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.52, 23,763.22 and 9,562.60 is: 13,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.52 : 23,763.22 = 9,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.52/23,763.22 = 9,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.52x = 23,763.22 × 9,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.52x = 227,238,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,238,167.57/17,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.54

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