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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.68, 23,895 and 9,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.68, 23,895 and 9,762.44 is: 13,471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.68 : 23,895 = 9,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.68/23,895 = 9,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.68x = 23,895 × 9,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.68x = 233,273,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273,503.80/17,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.03

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