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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.09, 23,714.12 and 9,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.09, 23,714.12 and 9,629.33 is: 13,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.09 : 23,714.12 = 9,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.09/23,714.12 = 9,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.09x = 23,714.12 × 9,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.09x = 228,350,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,350,920.42/17,183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.29

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