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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.33, 23,691.81 and 9,613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.33, 23,691.81 and 9,613.08 is: 13,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.33 : 23,691.81 = 9,613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.33/23,691.81 = 9,613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.33x = 23,691.81 × 9,613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.33x = 227,751,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,751,264.87/17,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.32

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