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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.77, 23,705.91 and 9,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.77, 23,705.91 and 9,625.14 is: 13,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.77 : 23,705.91 = 9,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.77/23,705.91 = 9,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.77x = 23,705.91 × 9,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.77x = 228,172,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,172,702.58/17,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.80

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