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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.59, 23,902.67 and 9,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.59, 23,902.67 and 9,767.28 is: 13,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.59 : 23,902.67 = 9,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.59/23,902.67 = 9,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.59x = 23,902.67 × 9,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.59x = 233,464,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,464,021.80/17,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.99

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