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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.31, 23,706.08 and 9,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.31, 23,706.08 and 9,625.32 is: 13,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.31 : 23,706.08 = 9,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.31/23,706.08 = 9,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.31x = 23,706.08 × 9,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.31x = 228,178,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,178,557.82/17,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.72

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