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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.11, 23,840.88 and 9,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.11, 23,840.88 and 9,722.19 is: 13,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.11 : 23,840.88 = 9,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.11/23,840.88 = 9,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.11x = 23,840.88 × 9,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.11x = 231,785,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,785,565.13/17,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.31

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