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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.04, 23,903.68 and 9,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.04, 23,903.68 and 9,769.92 is: 13,482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.04 : 23,903.68 = 9,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.04/23,903.68 = 9,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.04x = 23,903.68 × 9,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.04x = 233,537,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,537,041.31/17,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.07

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