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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.94, 23,898.70 and 9,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.94, 23,898.70 and 9,767.14 is: 13,477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.94 : 23,898.70 = 9,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.94/23,898.70 = 9,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.94x = 23,898.70 × 9,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.94x = 233,421,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,421,948.72/17,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.84

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