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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.98, 23,775.69 and 9,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.98, 23,775.69 and 9,675.37 is: 13,351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.98 : 23,775.69 = 9,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.98/23,775.69 = 9,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.98x = 23,775.69 × 9,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.98x = 230,038,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,038,597.76/17,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.84

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