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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.31, 23,681.05 and 9,606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.31, 23,681.05 and 9,606.71 is: 13,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.31 : 23,681.05 = 9,606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.31/23,681.05 = 9,606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.31x = 23,681.05 × 9,606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.31x = 227,496,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,496,875.54/17,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.15

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