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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.64, 23,910.66 and 9,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.64, 23,910.66 and 9,772.47 is: 13,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.64 : 23,910.66 = 9,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.64/23,910.66 = 9,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.64x = 23,910.66 × 9,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.64x = 233,666,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,666,207.53/17,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.17

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