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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.87, 23,843.29 and 9,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.87, 23,843.29 and 9,723.93 is: 13,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.87 : 23,843.29 = 9,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.87/23,843.29 = 9,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.87x = 23,843.29 × 9,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.87x = 231,850,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,850,482.93/17,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.70

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