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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.76, 23,710.58 and 9,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.76, 23,710.58 and 9,626.68 is: 13,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.76 : 23,710.58 = 9,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.76/23,710.58 = 9,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.76x = 23,710.58 × 9,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.76x = 228,254,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,254,166.27/17,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.45

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