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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.48, 23,681.52 and 9,607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.48, 23,681.52 and 9,607.14 is: 13,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.48 : 23,681.52 = 9,607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.48/23,681.52 = 9,607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.48x = 23,681.52 × 9,607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.48x = 227,511,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,511,678.05/17,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.89

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