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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.05, 23,691.63 and 9,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.05, 23,691.63 and 9,614.32 is: 13,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.05 : 23,691.63 = 9,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.05/23,691.63 = 9,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.05x = 23,691.63 × 9,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.05x = 227,778,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,778,888.97/17,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.60

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