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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.75, 23,684.99 and 9,608.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.75, 23,684.99 and 9,608.89 is: 13,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.75 : 23,684.99 = 9,608.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.75/23,684.99 = 9,608.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.75x = 23,684.99 × 9,608.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.75x = 227,586,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,586,463.56/17,162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.49

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