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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.18, 23,836.47 and 9,719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.18, 23,836.47 and 9,719.93 is: 13,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.18 : 23,836.47 = 9,719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.18/23,836.47 = 9,719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.18x = 23,836.47 × 9,719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.18x = 231,688,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,688,819.85/17,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.21

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