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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.34, 23,768.44 and 9,669.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.34, 23,768.44 and 9,669.22 is: 13,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.34 : 23,768.44 = 9,669.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.34/23,768.44 = 9,669.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.34x = 23,768.44 × 9,669.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.34x = 229,822,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,822,275.42/17,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.65

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