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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.82, 23,703.70 and 9,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.82, 23,703.70 and 9,623.06 is: 13,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.82 : 23,703.70 = 9,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.82/23,703.70 = 9,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.82x = 23,703.70 × 9,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.82x = 228,102,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,102,127.32/17,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.65

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