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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.06, 23,687.21 and 9,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.06, 23,687.21 and 9,611.34 is: 13,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.06 : 23,687.21 = 9,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.06/23,687.21 = 9,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.06x = 23,687.21 × 9,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.06x = 227,665,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,665,780.90/17,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.55

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