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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.77, 23,703.15 and 9,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.77, 23,703.15 and 9,623.14 is: 13,281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.77 : 23,703.15 = 9,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.77/23,703.15 = 9,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.77x = 23,703.15 × 9,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.77x = 228,098,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,098,730.89/17,174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.04

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