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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.64, 23,696.52 and 9,904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.64, 23,696.52 and 9,904.97 is: 13,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.64 : 23,696.52 = 9,904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.64/23,696.52 = 9,904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.64x = 23,696.52 × 9,904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.64x = 234,713,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,713,373.01/17,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.27

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