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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.72, 23,682.92 and 9,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.72, 23,682.92 and 9,607.76 is: 13,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.72 : 23,682.92 = 9,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.72/23,682.92 = 9,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.72x = 23,682.92 × 9,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.72x = 227,539,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,539,811.46/17,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.34

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