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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,172, 23,698.08 and 9,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,172, 23,698.08 and 9,720 is: 13,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,172 : 23,698.08 = 9,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,172/23,698.08 = 9,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,172x = 23,698.08 × 9,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,172x = 230,345,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,345,337.60/17,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.01

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