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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.06, 23,721.84 and 9,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.06, 23,721.84 and 9,637.82 is: 13,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.06 : 23,721.84 = 9,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.06/23,721.84 = 9,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.06x = 23,721.84 × 9,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.06x = 228,626,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,626,823.99/17,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.72

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