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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.44, 23,835.18 and 9,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.44, 23,835.18 and 9,718.84 is: 13,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.44 : 23,835.18 = 9,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.44/23,835.18 = 9,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.44x = 23,835.18 × 9,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.44x = 231,650,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,650,300.79/17,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.78

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