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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.56, 23,690.66 and 9,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.56, 23,690.66 and 9,613.84 is: 13,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.56 : 23,690.66 = 9,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.56/23,690.66 = 9,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.56x = 23,690.66 × 9,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.56x = 227,758,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,758,166.67/17,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.00

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