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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.06, 23,719.08 and 9,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.06, 23,719.08 and 9,635.82 is: 13,297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.06 : 23,719.08 = 9,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.06/23,719.08 = 9,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.06x = 23,719.08 × 9,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.06x = 228,552,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,552,785.45/17,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.96

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