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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.17, 23,842.19 and 9,723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.17, 23,842.19 and 9,723.49 is: 13,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.17 : 23,842.19 = 9,723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.17/23,842.19 = 9,723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.17x = 23,842.19 × 9,723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.17x = 231,829,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,829,176.83/17,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.24

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