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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.88, 23,905.52 and 9,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.88, 23,905.52 and 9,772.08 is: 13,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.88 : 23,905.52 = 9,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.88/23,905.52 = 9,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.88x = 23,905.52 × 9,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.88x = 233,606,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,606,653.88/17,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.66

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