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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.01, 23,908.03 and 9,771.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.01, 23,908.03 and 9,771.29 is: 13,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.01 : 23,908.03 = 9,771.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.01/23,908.03 = 9,771.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.01x = 23,908.03 × 9,771.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.01x = 233,612,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,612,294.46/17,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.11

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