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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.55, 23,901.85 and 9,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.55, 23,901.85 and 9,767.24 is: 13,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.55 : 23,901.85 = 9,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.55/23,901.85 = 9,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.55x = 23,901.85 × 9,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.55x = 233,455,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,455,087.73/17,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.06

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