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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.54, 23,911.46 and 9,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.54, 23,911.46 and 9,773.76 is: 13,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.54 : 23,911.46 = 9,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.54/23,911.46 = 9,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.54x = 23,911.46 × 9,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.54x = 233,704,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,704,751.73/17,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.48

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