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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.02, 23,889.90 and 9,757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.02, 23,889.90 and 9,757.67 is: 13,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.02 : 23,889.90 = 9,757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.02/23,889.90 = 9,757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.02x = 23,889.90 × 9,757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.02x = 233,109,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,109,760.53/17,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.97

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