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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.22, 23,897.72 and 9,766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.22, 23,897.72 and 9,766.41 is: 13,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.22 : 23,897.72 = 9,766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.22/23,897.72 = 9,766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.22x = 23,897.72 × 9,766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.22x = 233,394,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,394,882.75/17,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.84

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