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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.15, 23,705.97 and 9,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.15, 23,705.97 and 9,623.36 is: 13,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.15 : 23,705.97 = 9,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.15/23,705.97 = 9,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.15x = 23,705.97 × 9,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.15x = 228,131,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,131,083.46/17,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.08

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