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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.91, 23,903.28 and 9,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.91, 23,903.28 and 9,767.48 is: 13,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.91 : 23,903.28 = 9,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.91/23,903.28 = 9,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.91x = 23,903.28 × 9,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.91x = 233,474,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,474,689.82/17,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.36

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