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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.31, 23,681.63 and 9,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.31, 23,681.63 and 9,606.45 is: 13,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.31 : 23,681.63 = 9,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.31/23,681.63 = 9,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.31x = 23,681.63 × 9,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.31x = 227,496,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,496,394.51/17,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.13

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