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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.78, 23,706.02 and 9,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.78, 23,706.02 and 9,624.17 is: 13,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.78 : 23,706.02 = 9,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.78/23,706.02 = 9,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.78x = 23,706.02 × 9,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.78x = 228,150,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,150,777.65/17,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.74

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