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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.84, 23,683.01 and 9,607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.84, 23,683.01 and 9,607.64 is: 13,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.84 : 23,683.01 = 9,607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.84/23,683.01 = 9,607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.84x = 23,683.01 × 9,607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.84x = 227,537,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,537,845.37/17,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.13

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