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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173, 23,699.48 and 9,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173, 23,699.48 and 9,721 is: 13,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173 : 23,699.48 = 9,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173/23,699.48 = 9,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173x = 23,699.48 × 9,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173x = 230,382,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,382,645.08/17,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.40

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