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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.22, 23,694.69 and 9,719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.22, 23,694.69 and 9,719.22 is: 13,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.22 : 23,694.69 = 9,719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.22/23,694.69 = 9,719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.22x = 23,694.69 × 9,719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.22x = 230,293,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,293,904.94/17,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.62

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