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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.84, 23,684.39 and 9,608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.84, 23,684.39 and 9,608.64 is: 13,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.84 : 23,684.39 = 9,608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.84/23,684.39 = 9,608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.84x = 23,684.39 × 9,608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.84x = 227,574,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,574,777.13/17,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.51

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