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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.54, 23,778.22 and 9,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.54, 23,778.22 and 9,963.76 is: 13,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.54 : 23,778.22 = 9,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.54/23,778.22 = 9,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.54x = 23,778.22 × 9,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.54x = 236,920,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,920,477.31/17,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.03

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