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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.34, 23,708.02 and 9,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.34, 23,708.02 and 9,625.90 is: 13,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.34 : 23,708.02 = 9,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.34/23,708.02 = 9,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.34x = 23,708.02 × 9,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.34x = 228,211,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,211,029.72/17,178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.81

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