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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.54, 23,771.84 and 9,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.54, 23,771.84 and 9,672.74 is: 13,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.54 : 23,771.84 = 9,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.54/23,771.84 = 9,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.54x = 23,771.84 × 9,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.54x = 229,938,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,938,660.42/17,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.93

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