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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.82, 23,705.45 and 9,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.82, 23,705.45 and 9,623 is: 13,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.82 : 23,705.45 = 9,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.82/23,705.45 = 9,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.82x = 23,705.45 × 9,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.82x = 228,117,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,117,497.24/17,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.54

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