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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.29, 23,707.89 and 9,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.29, 23,707.89 and 9,625.47 is: 13,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.29 : 23,707.89 = 9,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.29/23,707.89 = 9,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.29x = 23,707.89 × 9,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.29x = 228,199,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,199,495.05/17,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.41

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