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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.66, 23,679.63 and 9,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.66, 23,679.63 and 9,607.38 is: 13,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.66 : 23,679.63 = 9,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.66/23,679.63 = 9,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.66x = 23,679.63 × 9,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.66x = 227,499,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,499,203.67/17,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.02

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