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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.13, 23,708.28 and 9,626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.13, 23,708.28 and 9,626.43 is: 13,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.13 : 23,708.28 = 9,626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.13/23,708.28 = 9,626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.13x = 23,708.28 × 9,626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.13x = 228,226,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,226,097.84/17,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.31

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