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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.96, 23,681.02 and 9,607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.96, 23,681.02 and 9,607.23 is: 13,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.96 : 23,681.02 = 9,607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.96/23,681.02 = 9,607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.96x = 23,681.02 × 9,607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.96x = 227,509,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,509,039.35/17,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.36

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