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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.48, 23,682.90 and 9,608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.48, 23,682.90 and 9,608.14 is: 13,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.48 : 23,682.90 = 9,608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.48/23,682.90 = 9,608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.48x = 23,682.90 × 9,608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.48x = 227,548,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,548,618.81/17,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.27

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