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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.35, 23,685.08 and 9,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.35, 23,685.08 and 9,609.14 is: 13,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.35 : 23,685.08 = 9,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.35/23,685.08 = 9,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.35x = 23,685.08 × 9,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.35x = 227,593,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,593,260.80/17,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.20

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