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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.54, 23,698.23 and 9,621.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.54, 23,698.23 and 9,621.85 is: 13,275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.54 : 23,698.23 = 9,621.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.54/23,698.23 = 9,621.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.54x = 23,698.23 × 9,621.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.54x = 228,020,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,020,814.33/17,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.13

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