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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.21, 23,807.44 and 9,595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.21, 23,807.44 and 9,595.45 is: 13,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.21 : 23,807.44 = 9,595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.21/23,807.44 = 9,595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.21x = 23,807.44 × 9,595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.21x = 228,443,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443,141.90/17,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.38

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