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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.04, 23,773.84 and 9,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.04, 23,773.84 and 9,673.44 is: 13,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.04 : 23,773.84 = 9,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.04/23,773.84 = 9,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.04x = 23,773.84 × 9,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.04x = 229,974,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,974,814.81/17,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.87

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