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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.75, 23,708.06 and 9,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.75, 23,708.06 and 9,727.75 is: 13,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.75 : 23,708.06 = 9,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.75/23,708.06 = 9,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.75x = 23,708.06 × 9,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.75x = 230,626,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,626,080.67/17,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.30

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