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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.15, 23,911.44 and 9,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.15, 23,911.44 and 9,773.46 is: 13,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.15 : 23,911.44 = 9,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.15/23,911.44 = 9,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.15x = 23,911.44 × 9,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.15x = 233,697,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,697,581.82/17,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.36

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