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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.99, 23,765.74 and 9,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.99, 23,765.74 and 9,670.59 is: 13,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.99 : 23,765.74 = 9,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.99/23,765.74 = 9,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.99x = 23,765.74 × 9,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.99x = 229,828,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,828,703.41/17,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.75

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