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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.02, 23,777.16 and 9,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.02, 23,777.16 and 9,676.50 is: 13,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.02 : 23,777.16 = 9,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.02/23,777.16 = 9,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.02x = 23,777.16 × 9,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.02x = 230,079,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,079,688.74/17,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.42

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