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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.27, 23,766.98 and 9,670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.27, 23,766.98 and 9,670.23 is: 13,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.27 : 23,766.98 = 9,670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.27/23,766.98 = 9,670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.27x = 23,766.98 × 9,670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.27x = 229,832,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,832,114.65/17,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.06

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