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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.20, 23,904.30 and 9,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.20, 23,904.30 and 9,769.24 is: 13,481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.20 : 23,904.30 = 9,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.20/23,904.30 = 9,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.20x = 23,904.30 × 9,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.20x = 233,526,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,526,843.73/17,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.36

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