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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.10, 23,678.24 and 9,986.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.10, 23,678.24 and 9,986.67 is: 13,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.10 : 23,678.24 = 9,986.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.10/23,678.24 = 9,986.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.10x = 23,678.24 × 9,986.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.10x = 236,466,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,466,808.60/17,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.23

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