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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.29, 23,775.57 and 9,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.29, 23,775.57 and 9,674.69 is: 13,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.29 : 23,775.57 = 9,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.29/23,775.57 = 9,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.29x = 23,775.57 × 9,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.29x = 230,021,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,021,150.45/17,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.59

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