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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,172.89, 23,698.31 and 9,619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,172.89, 23,698.31 and 9,619.19 is: 13,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,172.89 : 23,698.31 = 9,619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,172.89/23,698.31 = 9,619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,172.89x = 23,698.31 × 9,619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,172.89x = 227,958,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,958,498.47/17,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.33

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