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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.98, 23,778.45 and 9,677.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.98, 23,778.45 and 9,677.37 is: 13,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.98 : 23,778.45 = 9,677.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.98/23,778.45 = 9,677.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.98x = 23,778.45 × 9,677.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.98x = 230,112,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,112,858.68/17,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.60

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