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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.15, 23,711.11 and 9,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.15, 23,711.11 and 9,626.99 is: 13,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.15 : 23,711.11 = 9,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.15/23,711.11 = 9,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.15x = 23,711.11 × 9,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.15x = 228,266,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,266,654.07/17,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.65

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