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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.41, 23,711.24 and 9,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.41, 23,711.24 and 9,627.30 is: 13,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.41 : 23,711.24 = 9,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.41/23,711.24 = 9,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.41x = 23,711.24 × 9,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.41x = 228,275,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,275,244.92/17,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.18

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