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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.55, 23,837.40 and 9,821.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.55, 23,837.40 and 9,821.55 is: 13,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.55 : 23,837.40 = 9,821.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.55/23,837.40 = 9,821.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.55x = 23,837.40 × 9,821.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.55x = 234,120,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,120,215.97/17,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.68

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