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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.72, 23,775.18 and 9,676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.72, 23,775.18 and 9,676.87 is: 13,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.72 : 23,775.18 = 9,676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.72/23,775.18 = 9,676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.72x = 23,775.18 × 9,676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.72x = 230,069,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,069,326.09/17,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.05

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