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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.43, 23,901.68 and 9,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.43, 23,901.68 and 9,766.98 is: 13,478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.43 : 23,901.68 = 9,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.43/23,901.68 = 9,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.43x = 23,901.68 × 9,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.43x = 233,447,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,447,254.94/17,320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.14

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