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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.54, 23,774.54 and 9,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.54, 23,774.54 and 9,673.94 is: 13,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.54 : 23,774.54 = 9,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.54/23,774.54 = 9,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.54x = 23,774.54 × 9,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.54x = 229,993,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,993,306.25/17,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.56

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