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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.26, 23,774.98 and 9,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.26, 23,774.98 and 9,674.10 is: 13,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.26 : 23,774.98 = 9,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.26/23,774.98 = 9,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.26x = 23,774.98 × 9,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.26x = 230,001,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,001,534.02/17,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.02

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