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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.79, 23,771.51 and 9,672.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.79, 23,771.51 and 9,672.53 is: 13,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.79 : 23,771.51 = 9,672.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.79/23,771.51 = 9,672.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.79x = 23,771.51 × 9,672.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.79x = 229,930,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,930,512.67/17,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.27

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