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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.10, 23,706.47 and 9,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.10, 23,706.47 and 9,625.84 is: 13,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.10 : 23,706.47 = 9,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.10/23,706.47 = 9,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.10x = 23,706.47 × 9,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.10x = 228,194,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,194,651.98/17,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.50

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