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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.96, 23,555.20 and 9,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.96, 23,555.20 and 9,616.96 is: 13,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.96 : 23,555.20 = 9,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.96/23,555.20 = 9,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.96x = 23,555.20 × 9,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.96x = 226,529,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,529,416.19/17,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.42

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