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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.52, 23,775.09 and 9,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.52, 23,775.09 and 9,675 is: 13,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.52 : 23,775.09 = 9,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.52/23,775.09 = 9,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.52x = 23,775.09 × 9,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.52x = 230,023,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,023,995.75/17,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.35

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