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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.93, 23,778.66 and 9,677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.93, 23,778.66 and 9,677.48 is: 13,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.93 : 23,778.66 = 9,677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.93/23,778.66 = 9,677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.93x = 23,778.66 × 9,677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.93x = 230,117,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,117,423.97/17,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.91

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