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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.96, 23,764.38 and 9,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.96, 23,764.38 and 9,667.08 is: 13,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.96 : 23,764.38 = 9,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.96/23,764.38 = 9,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.96x = 23,764.38 × 9,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.96x = 229,732,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,732,162.61/17,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.26

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