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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.87, 23,841.91 and 9,722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.87, 23,841.91 and 9,722.93 is: 13,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.87 : 23,841.91 = 9,722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.87/23,841.91 = 9,722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.87x = 23,841.91 × 9,722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.87x = 231,813,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,813,078.48/17,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.32

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