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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.54, 23,700.99 and 9,623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.54, 23,700.99 and 9,623.85 is: 13,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.54 : 23,700.99 = 9,623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.54/23,700.99 = 9,623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.54x = 23,700.99 × 9,623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.54x = 228,094,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,094,772.61/17,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.89

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