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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.03, 23,837.82 and 9,721.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.03, 23,837.82 and 9,721.19 is: 13,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.03 : 23,837.82 = 9,721.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.03/23,837.82 = 9,721.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.03x = 23,837.82 × 9,721.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.03x = 231,731,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,731,977.41/17,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.27

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