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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.97, 23,898.76 and 9,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.97, 23,898.76 and 9,767.16 is: 13,477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.97 : 23,898.76 = 9,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.97/23,898.76 = 9,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.97x = 23,898.76 × 9,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.97x = 233,422,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,422,988.30/17,318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.88

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