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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.31, 23,682.43 and 9,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.31, 23,682.43 and 9,607.71 is: 13,258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.31 : 23,682.43 = 9,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.31/23,682.43 = 9,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.31x = 23,682.43 × 9,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.31x = 227,533,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,533,919.54/17,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.54

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