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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.59, 23,914.98 and 9,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.59, 23,914.98 and 9,568.65 is: 13,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.59 : 23,914.98 = 9,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.59/23,914.98 = 9,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.59x = 23,914.98 × 9,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.59x = 228,834,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,834,073.38/17,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.82

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