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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.06, 23,678.93 and 9,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.06, 23,678.93 and 9,605.34 is: 13,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.06 : 23,678.93 = 9,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.06/23,678.93 = 9,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.06x = 23,678.93 × 9,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.06x = 227,444,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,444,125.46/17,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.27

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