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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.66, 23,769.33 and 9,772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.66, 23,769.33 and 9,772.34 is: 13,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.66 : 23,769.33 = 9,772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.66/23,769.33 = 9,772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.66x = 23,769.33 × 9,772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.66x = 232,281,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,281,974.33/17,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.30

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