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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.03, 23,835.06 and 9,719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.03, 23,835.06 and 9,719.19 is: 13,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.03 : 23,835.06 = 9,719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.03/23,835.06 = 9,719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.03x = 23,835.06 × 9,719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.03x = 231,657,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,657,476.80/17,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.52

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