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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.59, 23,845.36 and 9,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.59, 23,845.36 and 9,725.39 is: 13,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.59 : 23,845.36 = 9,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.59/23,845.36 = 9,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.59x = 23,845.36 × 9,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.59x = 231,905,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,905,282.15/17,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.32

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