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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.27, 23,703.84 and 9,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.27, 23,703.84 and 9,623.64 is: 13,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.27 : 23,703.84 = 9,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.27/23,703.84 = 9,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.27x = 23,703.84 × 9,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.27x = 228,117,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,117,222.78/17,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.73

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