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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116, 23,620.08 and 9,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116, 23,620.08 and 9,664 is: 13,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116 : 23,620.08 = 9,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116/23,620.08 = 9,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116x = 23,620.08 × 9,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116x = 228,264,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,264,453.12/17,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.32

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