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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.64, 23,772.12 and 9,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.64, 23,772.12 and 9,956.04 is: 13,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.64 : 23,772.12 = 9,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.64/23,772.12 = 9,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.64x = 23,772.12 × 9,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.64x = 236,676,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,676,177.60/17,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.36

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