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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.88, 23,713.31 and 9,628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.88, 23,713.31 and 9,628.82 is: 13,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.88 : 23,713.31 = 9,628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.88/23,713.31 = 9,628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.88x = 23,713.31 × 9,628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.88x = 228,331,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,331,267.25/17,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.30

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