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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.90, 23,707.26 and 9,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.90, 23,707.26 and 9,625.80 is: 13,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.90 : 23,707.26 = 9,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.90/23,707.26 = 9,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.90x = 23,707.26 × 9,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.90x = 228,201,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,201,343.31/17,178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.82

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