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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.25, 23,686.14 and 9,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.25, 23,686.14 and 9,611.46 is: 13,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.25 : 23,686.14 = 9,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.25/23,686.14 = 9,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.25x = 23,686.14 × 9,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.25x = 227,658,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,658,387.16/17,162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.07

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