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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.69, 23,686.47 and 9,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.69, 23,686.47 and 9,610.34 is: 13,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.69 : 23,686.47 = 9,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.69/23,686.47 = 9,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.69x = 23,686.47 × 9,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.69x = 227,634,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,634,911.67/17,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.59

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