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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.76, 23,680.22 and 9,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.76, 23,680.22 and 9,605.96 is: 13,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.76 : 23,680.22 = 9,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.76/23,680.22 = 9,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.76x = 23,680.22 × 9,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.76x = 227,471,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,471,246.11/17,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.09

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