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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.65, 23,679.21 and 9,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.65, 23,679.21 and 9,604.70 is: 13,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.65 : 23,679.21 = 9,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.65/23,679.21 = 9,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.65x = 23,679.21 × 9,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.65x = 227,431,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,431,714.71/17,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.87

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