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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.93, 23,709.23 and 9,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.93, 23,709.23 and 9,625.82 is: 13,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.93 : 23,709.23 = 9,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.93/23,709.23 = 9,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.93x = 23,709.23 × 9,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.93x = 228,220,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,220,780.32/17,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.15

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