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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.74, 23,899.17 and 9,764.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.74, 23,899.17 and 9,764.51 is: 13,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.74 : 23,899.17 = 9,764.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.74/23,899.17 = 9,764.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.74x = 23,899.17 × 9,764.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.74x = 233,363,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,363,684.46/17,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.19

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