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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.79, 23,842.52 and 9,723.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.79, 23,842.52 and 9,723.95 is: 13,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.79 : 23,842.52 = 9,723.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.79/23,842.52 = 9,723.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.79x = 23,842.52 × 9,723.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.79x = 231,843,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,843,304.52/17,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.13

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