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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.30, 23,766.24 and 9,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.30, 23,766.24 and 9,668.44 is: 13,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.30 : 23,766.24 = 9,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.30/23,766.24 = 9,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.30x = 23,766.24 × 9,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.30x = 229,782,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,782,465.47/17,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.15

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