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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.09, 23,885.66 and 9,757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.09, 23,885.66 and 9,757.19 is: 13,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.09 : 23,885.66 = 9,757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.09/23,885.66 = 9,757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.09x = 23,885.66 × 9,757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.09x = 233,056,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,056,827.86/17,309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.42

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