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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.92, 23,842.11 and 9,723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.92, 23,842.11 and 9,723.27 is: 13,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.92 : 23,842.11 = 9,723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.92/23,842.11 = 9,723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.92x = 23,842.11 × 9,723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.92x = 231,823,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,823,272.90/17,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.09

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