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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.72, 23,771.52 and 9,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.72, 23,771.52 and 9,774.72 is: 13,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.72 : 23,771.52 = 9,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.72/23,771.52 = 9,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.72x = 23,771.52 × 9,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.72x = 232,359,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359,951.97/17,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.35

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