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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.48, 23,707.62 and 9,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.48, 23,707.62 and 9,523.96 is: 13,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.48 : 23,707.62 = 9,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.48/23,707.62 = 9,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.48x = 23,707.62 × 9,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.48x = 225,790,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,790,424.58/17,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.27

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