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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.25, 23,685.65 and 9,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.25, 23,685.65 and 9,711.25 is: 13,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.25 : 23,685.65 = 9,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.25/23,685.65 = 9,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.25x = 23,685.65 × 9,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.25x = 230,017,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,017,220.01/17,163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.73

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