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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.37, 23,771.03 and 9,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.37, 23,771.03 and 9,672.44 is: 13,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.37 : 23,771.03 = 9,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.37/23,771.03 = 9,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.37x = 23,771.03 × 9,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.37x = 229,923,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,923,694.20/17,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.97

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