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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.49, 23,701.98 and 9,621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.49, 23,701.98 and 9,621.46 is: 13,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.49 : 23,701.98 = 9,621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.49/23,701.98 = 9,621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.49x = 23,701.98 × 9,621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.49x = 228,047,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,047,652.49/17,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.28

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