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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.07, 23,887.23 and 9,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.07, 23,887.23 and 9,755.72 is: 13,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.07 : 23,887.23 = 9,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.07/23,887.23 = 9,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.07x = 23,887.23 × 9,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.07x = 233,037,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,037,127.46/17,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.30

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