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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.75, 23,703.92 and 9,724.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.75, 23,703.92 and 9,724.75 is: 13,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.75 : 23,703.92 = 9,724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.75/23,703.92 = 9,724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.75x = 23,703.92 × 9,724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.75x = 230,514,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,514,671.71/17,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.16

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