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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.79, 23,692.70 and 9,615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.79, 23,692.70 and 9,615.11 is: 13,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.79 : 23,692.70 = 9,615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.79/23,692.70 = 9,615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.79x = 23,692.70 × 9,615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.79x = 227,807,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,807,750.16/17,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.71

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