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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.84, 23,687.20 and 9,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.84, 23,687.20 and 9,611.68 is: 13,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.84 : 23,687.20 = 9,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.84/23,687.20 = 9,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.84x = 23,687.20 × 9,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.84x = 227,673,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,673,786.50/17,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.96

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