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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.97, 23,722.22 and 9,635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.97, 23,722.22 and 9,635.18 is: 13,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.97 : 23,722.22 = 9,635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.97/23,722.22 = 9,635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.97x = 23,722.22 × 9,635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.97x = 228,567,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,567,765.18/17,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.35

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