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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.29, 23,771.57 and 9,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.29, 23,771.57 and 9,773.97 is: 13,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.29 : 23,771.57 = 9,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.29/23,771.57 = 9,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.29x = 23,771.57 × 9,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.29x = 232,342,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,342,612.03/17,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.54

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