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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.49, 23,911.65 and 9,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.49, 23,911.65 and 9,773.84 is: 13,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.49 : 23,911.65 = 9,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.49/23,911.65 = 9,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.49x = 23,911.65 × 9,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.49x = 233,708,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,708,641.24/17,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.74

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