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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.97, 23,702.32 and 9,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.97, 23,702.32 and 9,621.32 is: 13,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.97 : 23,702.32 = 9,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.97/23,702.32 = 9,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.97x = 23,702.32 × 9,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.97x = 228,047,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,047,498.98/17,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.90

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