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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.46, 23,909.10 and 9,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.46, 23,909.10 and 9,771.77 is: 13,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.46 : 23,909.10 = 9,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.46/23,909.10 = 9,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.46x = 23,909.10 × 9,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.46x = 233,634,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,634,136.45/17,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.02

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