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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.03, 23,772.83 and 9,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.03, 23,772.83 and 9,675.18 is: 13,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.03 : 23,772.83 = 9,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.03/23,772.83 = 9,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.03x = 23,772.83 × 9,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.03x = 230,006,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,006,360.98/17,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.71

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