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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.62, 23,712.69 and 9,630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.62, 23,712.69 and 9,630.34 is: 13,288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.62 : 23,712.69 = 9,630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.62/23,712.69 = 9,630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.62x = 23,712.69 × 9,630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.62x = 228,361,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,361,267.01/17,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.70

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