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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.62, 23,706.27 and 9,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.62, 23,706.27 and 9,624.81 is: 13,282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.62 : 23,706.27 = 9,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.62/23,706.27 = 9,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.62x = 23,706.27 × 9,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.62x = 228,168,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,168,344.56/17,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.12

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