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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.93, 23,722.02 and 9,636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.93, 23,722.02 and 9,636.25 is: 13,297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.93 : 23,722.02 = 9,636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.93/23,722.02 = 9,636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.93x = 23,722.02 × 9,636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.93x = 228,591,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,591,315.23/17,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.98

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