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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.21, 23,487.18 and 9,947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.21, 23,487.18 and 9,947.27 is: 13,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.21 : 23,487.18 = 9,947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.21/23,487.18 = 9,947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.21x = 23,487.18 × 9,947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.21x = 233,633,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,633,203.56/17,022.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.20

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