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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.07, 23,767.83 and 9,771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.07, 23,767.83 and 9,771.07 is: 13,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.07 : 23,767.83 = 9,771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.07/23,767.83 = 9,771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.07x = 23,767.83 × 9,771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.07x = 232,237,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,237,130.68/17,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.07

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