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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.09, 23,778.22 and 9,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.09, 23,778.22 and 9,675.44 is: 13,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.09 : 23,778.22 = 9,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.09/23,778.22 = 9,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.09x = 23,778.22 × 9,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.09x = 230,064,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,064,740.92/17,229.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.27

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