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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.54, 23,771.28 and 9,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.54, 23,771.28 and 9,773.54 is: 13,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.54 : 23,771.28 = 9,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.54/23,771.28 = 9,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.54x = 23,771.28 × 9,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.54x = 232,329,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,329,555.93/17,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.50

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