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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.17, 23,898.93 and 9,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.17, 23,898.93 and 9,764.20 is: 13,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.17 : 23,898.93 = 9,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.17/23,898.93 = 9,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.17x = 23,898.93 × 9,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.17x = 233,353,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,353,932.31/17,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.29

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