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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073, 23,562.18 and 9,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073, 23,562.18 and 9,622.44 is: 13,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073 : 23,562.18 = 9,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073/23,562.18 = 9,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073x = 23,562.18 × 9,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073x = 226,725,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,725,663.32/17,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.78

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