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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.27, 23,771.12 and 9,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.27, 23,771.12 and 9,673.23 is: 13,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.27 : 23,771.12 = 9,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.27/23,771.12 = 9,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.27x = 23,771.12 × 9,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.27x = 229,943,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,943,462.75/17,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.20

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