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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.76, 23,710.58 and 9,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.76, 23,710.58 and 9,626.60 is: 13,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.76 : 23,710.58 = 9,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.76/23,710.58 = 9,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.76x = 23,710.58 × 9,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.76x = 228,252,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,252,269.43/17,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.12

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