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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.99, 23,682.40 and 9,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.99, 23,682.40 and 9,607.04 is: 13,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.99 : 23,682.40 = 9,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.99/23,682.40 = 9,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.99x = 23,682.40 × 9,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.99x = 227,517,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,517,837.41/17,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.08

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