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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.88, 23,901.38 and 9,769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.88, 23,901.38 and 9,769.08 is: 13,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.88 : 23,901.38 = 9,769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.88/23,901.38 = 9,769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.88x = 23,901.38 × 9,769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.88x = 233,494,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,494,493.33/17,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.52

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