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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.65, 23,909.28 and 9,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.65, 23,909.28 and 9,772.04 is: 13,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.65 : 23,909.28 = 9,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.65/23,909.28 = 9,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.65x = 23,909.28 × 9,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.65x = 233,642,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,642,440.53/17,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.35

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