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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.67, 23,680.02 and 9,606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.67, 23,680.02 and 9,606.61 is: 13,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.67 : 23,680.02 = 9,606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.67/23,680.02 = 9,606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.67x = 23,680.02 × 9,606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.67x = 227,484,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,484,716.93/17,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.17

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