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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.62, 23,684.64 and 9,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.62, 23,684.64 and 9,608.67 is: 13,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.62 : 23,684.64 = 9,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.62/23,684.64 = 9,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.62x = 23,684.64 × 9,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.62x = 227,577,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,577,889.83/17,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.32

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