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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.33, 23,717.34 and 9,632.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.33, 23,717.34 and 9,632.37 is: 13,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.33 : 23,717.34 = 9,632.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.33/23,717.34 = 9,632.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.33x = 23,717.34 × 9,632.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.33x = 228,454,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,454,194.30/17,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.01

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