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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.98, 23,767.08 and 9,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.98, 23,767.08 and 9,668.66 is: 13,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.98 : 23,767.08 = 9,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.98/23,767.08 = 9,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.98x = 23,767.08 × 9,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.98x = 229,795,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,795,815.71/17,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.62

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