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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.01, 23,906.66 and 9,770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.01, 23,906.66 and 9,770.29 is: 13,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.01 : 23,906.66 = 9,770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.01/23,906.66 = 9,770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.01x = 23,906.66 × 9,770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.01x = 233,574,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,574,892.51/17,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.73

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