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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.05, 23,911.20 and 9,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.05, 23,911.20 and 9,773.44 is: 13,487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.05 : 23,911.20 = 9,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.05/23,911.20 = 9,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.05x = 23,911.20 × 9,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.05x = 233,694,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,694,618.75/17,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.27

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