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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.62, 23,770.89 and 9,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.62, 23,770.89 and 9,673.79 is: 13,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.62 : 23,770.89 = 9,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.62/23,770.89 = 9,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.62x = 23,770.89 × 9,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.62x = 229,954,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,954,479.12/17,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.79

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