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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.16, 23,688 and 9,716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.16, 23,688 and 9,716.16 is: 13,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.16 : 23,688 = 9,716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.16/23,688 = 9,716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.16x = 23,688 × 9,716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.16x = 230,156,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,156,398.08/17,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.00

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