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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.17, 23,722.97 and 9,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.17, 23,722.97 and 9,636.24 is: 13,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.17 : 23,722.97 = 9,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.17/23,722.97 = 9,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.17x = 23,722.97 × 9,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.17x = 228,600,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,600,232.43/17,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.08

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