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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.44, 23,909.58 and 9,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.44, 23,909.58 and 9,772.79 is: 13,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.44 : 23,909.58 = 9,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.44/23,909.58 = 9,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.44x = 23,909.58 × 9,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.44x = 233,663,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,663,184.78/17,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.93

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