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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.56, 23,682.72 and 9,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.56, 23,682.72 and 9,607.92 is: 13,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.56 : 23,682.72 = 9,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.56/23,682.72 = 9,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.56x = 23,682.72 × 9,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.56x = 227,541,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,541,626.36/17,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.80

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