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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.63, 23,842.94 and 9,723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.63, 23,842.94 and 9,723.67 is: 13,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.63 : 23,842.94 = 9,723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.63/23,842.94 = 9,723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.63x = 23,842.94 × 9,723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.63x = 231,840,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,840,772.16/17,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.33

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