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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.82, 23,908.32 and 9,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.82, 23,908.32 and 9,770.88 is: 13,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.82 : 23,908.32 = 9,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.82/23,908.32 = 9,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.82x = 23,908.32 × 9,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.82x = 233,605,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605,325.72/17,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.85

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