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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.54, 23,768.52 and 9,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.54, 23,768.52 and 9,771.54 is: 13,484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.54 : 23,768.52 = 9,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.54/23,768.52 = 9,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.54x = 23,768.52 × 9,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.54x = 232,255,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,255,043.92/17,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.74

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