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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.29, 23,768.58 and 9,670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.29, 23,768.58 and 9,670.21 is: 13,345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.29 : 23,768.58 = 9,670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.29/23,768.58 = 9,670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.29x = 23,768.58 × 9,670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.29x = 229,847,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,847,094.03/17,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.13

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