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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.85, 23,698.04 and 9,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.85, 23,698.04 and 9,617.74 is: 13,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.85 : 23,698.04 = 9,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.85/23,698.04 = 9,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.85x = 23,698.04 × 9,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.85x = 227,921,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,921,561.05/17,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.98

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