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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.84, 23,708.40 and 9,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.84, 23,708.40 and 9,626.64 is: 13,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.84 : 23,708.40 = 9,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.84/23,708.40 = 9,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.84x = 23,708.40 × 9,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.84x = 228,232,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,232,231.78/17,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.34

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