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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.88, 23,906.91 and 9,773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.88, 23,906.91 and 9,773.07 is: 13,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.88 : 23,906.91 = 9,773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.88/23,906.91 = 9,773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.88x = 23,906.91 × 9,773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.88x = 233,643,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,643,904.91/17,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.03

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