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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.25, 23,569.55 and 9,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.25, 23,569.55 and 9,627.25 is: 13,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.25 : 23,569.55 = 9,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.25/23,569.55 = 9,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.25x = 23,569.55 × 9,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.25x = 226,909,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,909,950.24/17,079.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.71

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