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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.47, 23,909.25 and 9,773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.47, 23,909.25 and 9,773.47 is: 13,485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.47 : 23,909.25 = 9,773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.47/23,909.25 = 9,773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.47x = 23,909.25 × 9,773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.47x = 233,676,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,676,169.18/17,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.88

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