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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104, 23,604.60 and 9,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104, 23,604.60 and 9,652 is: 13,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104 : 23,604.60 = 9,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104/23,604.60 = 9,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104x = 23,604.60 × 9,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104x = 227,831,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,831,599.20/17,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.37

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