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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.67, 23,802.22 and 9,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.67, 23,802.22 and 9,693.54 is: 13,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.67 : 23,802.22 = 9,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.67/23,802.22 = 9,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.67x = 23,802.22 × 9,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.67x = 230,727,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,727,783.78/17,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.33

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