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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.64, 23,714.36 and 9,632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.64, 23,714.36 and 9,632.41 is: 13,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.64 : 23,714.36 = 9,632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.64/23,714.36 = 9,632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.64x = 23,714.36 × 9,632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.64x = 228,426,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,426,367.08/17,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.24

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