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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.07, 23,704.41 and 9,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.07, 23,704.41 and 9,622.25 is: 13,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.07 : 23,704.41 = 9,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.07/23,704.41 = 9,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.07x = 23,704.41 × 9,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.07x = 228,089,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,089,759.12/17,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.51

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