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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.18, 23,840.55 and 9,722.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.18, 23,840.55 and 9,722.94 is: 13,416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.18 : 23,840.55 = 9,722.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.18/23,840.55 = 9,722.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.18x = 23,840.55 × 9,722.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.18x = 231,800,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,800,237.22/17,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.56

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