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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.92, 23,840.73 and 9,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.92, 23,840.73 and 9,722.27 is: 13,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.92 : 23,840.73 = 9,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.92/23,840.73 = 9,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.92x = 23,840.73 × 9,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.92x = 231,785,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,785,894.85/17,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.70

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