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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.27, 23,712.12 and 9,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.27, 23,712.12 and 9,629.64 is: 13,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.27 : 23,712.12 = 9,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.27/23,712.12 = 9,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.27x = 23,712.12 × 9,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.27x = 228,339,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,339,179.24/17,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.01

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