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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.08, 23,779.42 and 9,677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.08, 23,779.42 and 9,677.58 is: 13,355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.08 : 23,779.42 = 9,677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.08/23,779.42 = 9,677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.08x = 23,779.42 × 9,677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.08x = 230,127,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,127,180.47/17,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.35

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