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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.96, 23,684.78 and 9,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.96, 23,684.78 and 9,609.26 is: 13,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.96 : 23,684.78 = 9,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.96/23,684.78 = 9,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.96x = 23,684.78 × 9,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.96x = 227,593,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,593,209.06/17,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.72

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