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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.37, 23,707.62 and 9,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.37, 23,707.62 and 9,625.72 is: 13,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.37 : 23,707.62 = 9,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.37/23,707.62 = 9,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.37x = 23,707.62 × 9,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.37x = 228,202,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,202,793.45/17,179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.54

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