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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.14, 23,773.70 and 9,675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.14, 23,773.70 and 9,675.11 is: 13,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.14 : 23,773.70 = 9,675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.14/23,773.70 = 9,675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.14x = 23,773.70 × 9,675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.14x = 230,013,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,013,067.93/17,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.78

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