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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.41, 23,702.70 and 9,622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.41, 23,702.70 and 9,622.77 is: 13,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.41 : 23,702.70 = 9,622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.41/23,702.70 = 9,622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.41x = 23,702.70 × 9,622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.41x = 228,085,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,085,630.48/17,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.00

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