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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.26, 23,910.99 and 9,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.26, 23,910.99 and 9,774.71 is: 13,487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.26 : 23,910.99 = 9,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.26/23,910.99 = 9,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.26x = 23,910.99 × 9,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.26x = 233,722,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,722,873.51/17,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.96

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