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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.67, 23,704.79 and 9,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.67, 23,704.79 and 9,625.44 is: 13,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.67 : 23,704.79 = 9,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.67/23,704.79 = 9,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.67x = 23,704.79 × 9,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.67x = 228,168,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,168,985.73/17,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.66

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