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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.78, 23,771.10 and 9,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.78, 23,771.10 and 9,673.93 is: 13,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.78 : 23,771.10 = 9,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.78/23,771.10 = 9,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.78x = 23,771.10 × 9,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.78x = 229,959,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,959,957.42/17,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.98

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