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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.92, 23,775.12 and 9,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.92, 23,775.12 and 9,675.12 is: 13,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.92 : 23,775.12 = 9,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.92/23,775.12 = 9,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.92x = 23,775.12 × 9,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.92x = 230,027,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,027,139.01/17,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.22

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