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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.30, 23,676.96 and 9,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.30, 23,676.96 and 9,604.32 is: 13,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.30 : 23,676.96 = 9,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.30/23,676.96 = 9,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.30x = 23,676.96 × 9,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.30x = 227,401,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,401,100.47/17,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.90

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