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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.90, 23,897.03 and 9,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.90, 23,897.03 and 9,763.25 is: 13,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.90 : 23,897.03 = 9,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.90/23,897.03 = 9,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.90x = 23,897.03 × 9,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.90x = 233,312,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,312,509.85/17,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.11

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