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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.03, 23,836.44 and 9,720.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.03, 23,836.44 and 9,720.19 is: 13,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.03 : 23,836.44 = 9,720.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.03/23,836.44 = 9,720.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.03x = 23,836.44 × 9,720.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.03x = 231,694,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,694,725.72/17,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.89

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