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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.93, 23,614.50 and 9,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.93, 23,614.50 and 9,659.93 is: 13,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.93 : 23,614.50 = 9,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.93/23,614.50 = 9,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.93x = 23,614.50 × 9,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.93x = 228,114,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,114,416.99/17,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.72

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