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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.51, 23,694.45 and 9,615.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.51, 23,694.45 and 9,615.83 is: 13,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.51 : 23,694.45 = 9,615.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.51/23,694.45 = 9,615.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.51x = 23,694.45 × 9,615.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.51x = 227,841,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,841,684.67/17,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.13

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