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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.66, 23,762.70 and 9,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.66, 23,762.70 and 9,668.94 is: 13,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.66 : 23,762.70 = 9,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.66/23,762.70 = 9,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.66x = 23,762.70 × 9,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.66x = 229,760,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,760,120.54/17,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.80

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