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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.67, 23,718.29 and 9,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.67, 23,718.29 and 9,633.26 is: 13,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.67 : 23,718.29 = 9,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.67/23,718.29 = 9,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.67x = 23,718.29 × 9,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.67x = 228,484,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,484,465.45/17,188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.73

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