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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.78, 23,775.24 and 9,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.78, 23,775.24 and 9,676.93 is: 13,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.78 : 23,775.24 = 9,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.78/23,775.24 = 9,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.78x = 23,775.24 × 9,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.78x = 230,071,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,071,333.21/17,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.12

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