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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.67, 23,840.21 and 9,722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.67, 23,840.21 and 9,722.01 is: 13,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.67 : 23,840.21 = 9,722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.67/23,840.21 = 9,722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.67x = 23,840.21 × 9,722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.67x = 231,774,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,774,711.41/17,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.25

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