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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.48, 23,907.29 and 9,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.48, 23,907.29 and 9,771.19 is: 13,485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.48 : 23,907.29 = 9,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.48/23,907.29 = 9,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.48x = 23,907.29 × 9,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.48x = 233,602,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,602,564.35/17,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.52

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