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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.28, 23,722.22 and 9,637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.28, 23,722.22 and 9,637.23 is: 13,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.28 : 23,722.22 = 9,637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.28/23,722.22 = 9,637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.28x = 23,722.22 × 9,637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.28x = 228,616,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,616,415.66/17,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.17

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