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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.98, 23,713.08 and 9,631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.98, 23,713.08 and 9,631.08 is: 13,290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.98 : 23,713.08 = 9,631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.98/23,713.08 = 9,631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.98x = 23,713.08 × 9,631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.98x = 228,382,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,382,570.53/17,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.44

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