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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.39, 23,777.01 and 9,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.39, 23,777.01 and 9,676.32 is: 13,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.39 : 23,777.01 = 9,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.39/23,777.01 = 9,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.39x = 23,777.01 × 9,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.39x = 230,073,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,073,957.40/17,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.58

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