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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.98, 23,711.70 and 9,630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.98, 23,711.70 and 9,630.08 is: 13,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.98 : 23,711.70 = 9,630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.98/23,711.70 = 9,630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.98x = 23,711.70 × 9,630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.98x = 228,345,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,345,567.94/17,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.06

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