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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.93, 23,715.49 and 9,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.93, 23,715.49 and 9,631.54 is: 13,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.93 : 23,715.49 = 9,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.93/23,715.49 = 9,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.93x = 23,715.49 × 9,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.93x = 228,416,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,416,690.55/17,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.46

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