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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.75, 23,706.68 and 9,726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.75, 23,706.68 and 9,726.75 is: 13,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.75 : 23,706.68 = 9,726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.75/23,706.68 = 9,726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.75x = 23,706.68 × 9,726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.75x = 230,588,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,588,901.06/17,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.92

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