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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.46, 23,768.78 and 9,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.46, 23,768.78 and 9,670.34 is: 13,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.46 : 23,768.78 = 9,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.46/23,768.78 = 9,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.46x = 23,768.78 × 9,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.46x = 229,852,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,852,195.06/17,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.30

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