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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.39, 23,768.73 and 9,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.39, 23,768.73 and 9,670.32 is: 13,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.39 : 23,768.73 = 9,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.39/23,768.73 = 9,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.39x = 23,768.73 × 9,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.39x = 229,851,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,851,225.09/17,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.30

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