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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.76, 23,705.61 and 9,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.76, 23,705.61 and 9,624.04 is: 13,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.76 : 23,705.61 = 9,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.76/23,705.61 = 9,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.76x = 23,705.61 × 9,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.76x = 228,143,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,143,738.86/17,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.34

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