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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.74, 23,897.79 and 9,763.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.74, 23,897.79 and 9,763.51 is: 13,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.74 : 23,897.79 = 9,763.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.74/23,897.79 = 9,763.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.74x = 23,897.79 × 9,763.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.74x = 233,326,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,326,311.64/17,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.81

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