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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.17, 23,682.24 and 9,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.17, 23,682.24 and 9,607.41 is: 13,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.17 : 23,682.24 = 9,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.17/23,682.24 = 9,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.17x = 23,682.24 × 9,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.17x = 227,524,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,524,989.40/17,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.13

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