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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.82, 23,694.53 and 9,617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.82, 23,694.53 and 9,617.07 is: 13,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.82 : 23,694.53 = 9,617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.82/23,694.53 = 9,617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.82x = 23,694.53 × 9,617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.82x = 227,871,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,871,905.54/17,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.88

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