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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,175.31, 23,701.41 and 9,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,175.31, 23,701.41 and 9,621.45 is: 13,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,175.31 : 23,701.41 = 9,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,175.31/23,701.41 = 9,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,175.31x = 23,701.41 × 9,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,175.31x = 228,041,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,041,931.24/17,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.31

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