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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.97, 23,708.94 and 9,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.97, 23,708.94 and 9,628.08 is: 13,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.97 : 23,708.94 = 9,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.97/23,708.94 = 9,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.97x = 23,708.94 × 9,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.97x = 228,271,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,271,571.04/17,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.30

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