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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.26, 23,774.61 and 9,676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.26, 23,774.61 and 9,676.43 is: 13,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.26 : 23,774.61 = 9,676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.26/23,774.61 = 9,676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.26x = 23,774.61 × 9,676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.26x = 230,053,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,053,356.01/17,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.48

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