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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.91, 23,685.26 and 9,609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.91, 23,685.26 and 9,609.21 is: 13,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.91 : 23,685.26 = 9,609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.91/23,685.26 = 9,609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.91x = 23,685.26 × 9,609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.91x = 227,596,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,596,589.20/17,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.96

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