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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.11, 23,707.15 and 9,625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.11, 23,707.15 and 9,625.33 is: 13,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.11 : 23,707.15 = 9,625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.11/23,707.15 = 9,625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.11x = 23,707.15 × 9,625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.11x = 228,189,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,189,142.11/17,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.17

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