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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.91, 23,634.62 and 9,675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.91, 23,634.62 and 9,675.91 is: 13,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.91 : 23,634.62 = 9,675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.91/23,634.62 = 9,675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.91x = 23,634.62 × 9,675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.91x = 228,686,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,686,407.62/17,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.68

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