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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.72, 23,897.19 and 9,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.72, 23,897.19 and 9,763.66 is: 13,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.72 : 23,897.19 = 9,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.72/23,897.19 = 9,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.72x = 23,897.19 × 9,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.72x = 233,324,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,324,038.12/17,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.14

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