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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.34, 23,705.25 and 9,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.34, 23,705.25 and 9,623.90 is: 13,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.34 : 23,705.25 = 9,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.34/23,705.25 = 9,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.34x = 23,705.25 × 9,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.34x = 228,136,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,136,955.48/17,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.05

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