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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.96, 23,907.87 and 9,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.96, 23,907.87 and 9,771.48 is: 13,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.96 : 23,907.87 = 9,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.96/23,907.87 = 9,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.96x = 23,907.87 × 9,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.96x = 233,615,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,615,273.55/17,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.32

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