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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.66, 23,764.08 and 9,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.66, 23,764.08 and 9,669.94 is: 13,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.66 : 23,764.08 = 9,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.66/23,764.08 = 9,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.66x = 23,764.08 × 9,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.66x = 229,797,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,797,227.76/17,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.18

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