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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.68, 23,693.90 and 9,615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.68, 23,693.90 and 9,615.98 is: 13,269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.68 : 23,693.90 = 9,615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.68/23,693.90 = 9,615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.68x = 23,693.90 × 9,615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.68x = 227,840,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,840,068.52/17,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.91

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