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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.89, 23,694.58 and 9,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.89, 23,694.58 and 9,615.10 is: 13,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.89 : 23,694.58 = 9,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.89/23,694.58 = 9,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.89x = 23,694.58 × 9,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.89x = 227,825,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,825,708.08/17,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.68

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