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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.78, 23,772.48 and 9,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.78, 23,772.48 and 9,674.93 is: 13,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.78 : 23,772.48 = 9,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.78/23,772.48 = 9,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.78x = 23,772.48 × 9,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.78x = 229,997,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,997,079.93/17,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.36

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