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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.04, 23,775.22 and 9,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.04, 23,775.22 and 9,674.44 is: 13,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.04 : 23,775.22 = 9,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.04/23,775.22 = 9,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.04x = 23,775.22 × 9,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.04x = 230,011,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,011,939.38/17,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.25

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