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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.89, 23,776.32 and 9,675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.89, 23,776.32 and 9,675.82 is: 13,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.89 : 23,776.32 = 9,675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.89/23,776.32 = 9,675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.89x = 23,776.32 × 9,675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.89x = 230,055,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055,392.58/17,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.89

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