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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.16, 23,538.90 and 9,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.16, 23,538.90 and 9,608.16 is: 13,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.16 : 23,538.90 = 9,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.16/23,538.90 = 9,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.16x = 23,538.90 × 9,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.16x = 226,165,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,165,517.42/17,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.94

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