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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.05, 23,710.53 and 9,627.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.05, 23,710.53 and 9,627.65 is: 13,284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.05 : 23,710.53 = 9,627.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.05/23,710.53 = 9,627.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.05x = 23,710.53 × 9,627.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.05x = 228,276,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,276,690.62/17,183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.99

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