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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.10, 23,703.75 and 9,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.10, 23,703.75 and 9,622.24 is: 13,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.10 : 23,703.75 = 9,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.10/23,703.75 = 9,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.10x = 23,703.75 × 9,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.10x = 228,083,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,083,112.14/17,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.10

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