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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127, 23,635.26 and 9,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127, 23,635.26 and 9,676.44 is: 13,353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127 : 23,635.26 = 9,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127/23,635.26 = 9,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127x = 23,635.26 × 9,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127x = 228,705,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,705,175.27/17,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.49

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