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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.16, 23,683.08 and 9,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.16, 23,683.08 and 9,609.88 is: 13,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.16 : 23,683.08 = 9,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.16/23,683.08 = 9,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.16x = 23,683.08 × 9,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.16x = 227,591,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,591,556.83/17,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.47

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