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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.07, 23,766.45 and 9,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.07, 23,766.45 and 9,770.07 is: 13,482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.07 : 23,766.45 = 9,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.07/23,766.45 = 9,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.07x = 23,766.45 × 9,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.07x = 232,199,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,199,880.15/17,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.69

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