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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.48, 23,837.94 and 9,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.48, 23,837.94 and 9,821.96 is: 13,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.48 : 23,837.94 = 9,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.48/23,837.94 = 9,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.48x = 23,837.94 × 9,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.48x = 234,135,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,135,293.16/17,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.61

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