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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.92, 23,899.96 and 9,764.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.92, 23,899.96 and 9,764.95 is: 13,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.92 : 23,899.96 = 9,764.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.92/23,899.96 = 9,764.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.92x = 23,899.96 × 9,764.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.92x = 233,381,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,381,914.40/17,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.32

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