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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.76, 23,693.41 and 9,615.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.76, 23,693.41 and 9,615.07 is: 13,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.76 : 23,693.41 = 9,615.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.76/23,693.41 = 9,615.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.76x = 23,693.41 × 9,615.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.76x = 227,813,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,813,837.32/17,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.09

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