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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.44, 23,609.66 and 9,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.44, 23,609.66 and 9,656.44 is: 13,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.44 : 23,609.66 = 9,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.44/23,609.66 = 9,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.44x = 23,609.66 × 9,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.44x = 227,985,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,985,157.90/17,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.89

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