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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.77, 23,770.43 and 9,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.77, 23,770.43 and 9,672.73 is: 13,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.77 : 23,770.43 = 9,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.77/23,770.43 = 9,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.77x = 23,770.43 × 9,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.77x = 229,924,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,924,951.37/17,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.51

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