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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.28, 23,677.62 and 9,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.28, 23,677.62 and 9,704.84 is: 13,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.28 : 23,677.62 = 9,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.28/23,677.62 = 9,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.28x = 23,677.62 × 9,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.28x = 229,787,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,787,513.68/17,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.22

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