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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.66, 23,674.26 and 9,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.66, 23,674.26 and 9,983.22 is: 13,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.66 : 23,674.26 = 9,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.66/23,674.26 = 9,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.66x = 23,674.26 × 9,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.66x = 236,345,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,345,345.92/17,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.74

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