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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.12, 23,708.66 and 9,626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.12, 23,708.66 and 9,626.47 is: 13,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.12 : 23,708.66 = 9,626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.12/23,708.66 = 9,626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.12x = 23,708.66 × 9,626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.12x = 228,230,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,230,537.55/17,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.57

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