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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.02, 23,889.14 and 9,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.02, 23,889.14 and 9,757.38 is: 13,465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.02 : 23,889.14 = 9,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.02/23,889.14 = 9,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.02x = 23,889.14 × 9,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.02x = 233,095,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,095,416.85/17,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.15

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