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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.26, 23,704.92 and 9,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.26, 23,704.92 and 9,623.54 is: 13,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.26 : 23,704.92 = 9,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.26/23,704.92 = 9,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.26x = 23,704.92 × 9,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.26x = 228,125,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,125,245.82/17,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.65

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