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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.05, 23,912.58 and 9,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.05, 23,912.58 and 9,774.44 is: 13,488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.05 : 23,912.58 = 9,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.05/23,912.58 = 9,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.05x = 23,912.58 × 9,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.05x = 233,732,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,732,078.46/17,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.65

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