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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.90, 23,683.68 and 9,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.90, 23,683.68 and 9,609.16 is: 13,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.90 : 23,683.68 = 9,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.90/23,683.68 = 9,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.90x = 23,683.68 × 9,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.90x = 227,580,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,580,353.74/17,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.02

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