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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.13, 23,777.28 and 9,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.13, 23,777.28 and 9,675.74 is: 13,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.13 : 23,777.28 = 9,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.13/23,777.28 = 9,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.13x = 23,777.28 × 9,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.13x = 230,062,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,062,838.63/17,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.58

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