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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.71, 23,775.98 and 9,673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.71, 23,775.98 and 9,673.61 is: 13,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.71 : 23,775.98 = 9,673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.71/23,775.98 = 9,673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.71x = 23,775.98 × 9,673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.71x = 229,999,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,999,390.64/17,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.55

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