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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.90, 23,705.02 and 9,624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.90, 23,705.02 and 9,624.90 is: 13,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.90 : 23,705.02 = 9,624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.90/23,705.02 = 9,624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.90x = 23,705.02 × 9,624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.90x = 228,158,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,158,447.00/17,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.87

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