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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.32, 23,903.49 and 9,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.32, 23,903.49 and 9,766.26 is: 13,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.32 : 23,903.49 = 9,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.32/23,903.49 = 9,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.32x = 23,903.49 × 9,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.32x = 233,447,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,447,698.25/17,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.26

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