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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.66, 23,707.99 and 9,624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.66, 23,707.99 and 9,624.85 is: 13,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.66 : 23,707.99 = 9,624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.66/23,707.99 = 9,624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.66x = 23,707.99 × 9,624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.66x = 228,185,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,185,866.99/17,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.10

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