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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.36, 23,903.30 and 9,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.36, 23,903.30 and 9,664.70 is: 13,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.36 : 23,903.30 = 9,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.36/23,903.30 = 9,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.36x = 23,903.30 × 9,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.36x = 231,018,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,018,055.67/17,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.18

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