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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.25, 23,837.09 and 9,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.25, 23,837.09 and 9,821.25 is: 13,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.25 : 23,837.09 = 9,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.25/23,837.09 = 9,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.25x = 23,837.09 × 9,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.25x = 234,109,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,109,971.06/17,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.33

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