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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.15, 23,704.59 and 9,622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.15, 23,704.59 and 9,622.36 is: 13,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.15 : 23,704.59 = 9,622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.15/23,704.59 = 9,622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.15x = 23,704.59 × 9,622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.15x = 228,094,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,094,098.63/17,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.70

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