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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.16, 23,773.03 and 9,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.16, 23,773.03 and 9,675.32 is: 13,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.16 : 23,773.03 = 9,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.16/23,773.03 = 9,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.16x = 23,773.03 × 9,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.16x = 230,011,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,011,529.57/17,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.91

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