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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.94, 23,706.92 and 9,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.94, 23,706.92 and 9,625.66 is: 13,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.94 : 23,706.92 = 9,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.94/23,706.92 = 9,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.94x = 23,706.92 × 9,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.94x = 228,194,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,194,751.57/17,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.63

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