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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.08, 23,773.40 and 9,776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.08, 23,773.40 and 9,776.40 is: 13,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.08 : 23,773.40 = 9,776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.08/23,773.40 = 9,776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.08x = 23,773.40 × 9,776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.08x = 232,418,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,418,267.76/17,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.80

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