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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.69, 23,706.44 and 9,625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.69, 23,706.44 and 9,625.35 is: 13,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.69 : 23,706.44 = 9,625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.69/23,706.44 = 9,625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.69x = 23,706.44 × 9,625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.69x = 228,182,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,182,734.13/17,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.89

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