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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.98, 23,686.35 and 9,610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.98, 23,686.35 and 9,610.64 is: 13,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.98 : 23,686.35 = 9,610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.98/23,686.35 = 9,610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.98x = 23,686.35 × 9,610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.98x = 227,640,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,640,982.76/17,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.72

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