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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.06, 23,761.76 and 9,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.06, 23,761.76 and 9,664.82 is: 13,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.06 : 23,761.76 = 9,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.06/23,761.76 = 9,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.06x = 23,761.76 × 9,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.06x = 229,653,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,653,055.26/17,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.37

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