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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.27, 23,714.88 and 9,631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.27, 23,714.88 and 9,631.64 is: 13,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.27 : 23,714.88 = 9,631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.27/23,714.88 = 9,631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.27x = 23,714.88 × 9,631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.27x = 228,413,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,413,186.80/17,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.77

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