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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.72, 23,895.65 and 9,764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.72, 23,895.65 and 9,764.91 is: 13,474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.72 : 23,895.65 = 9,764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.72/23,895.65 = 9,764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.72x = 23,895.65 × 9,764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.72x = 233,338,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,338,896.05/17,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.77

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