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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.15, 23,692.56 and 9,614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.15, 23,692.56 and 9,614.45 is: 13,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.15 : 23,692.56 = 9,614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.15/23,692.56 = 9,614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.15x = 23,692.56 × 9,614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.15x = 227,790,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,790,933.49/17,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.23

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