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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.99, 23,913.01 and 9,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.99, 23,913.01 and 9,774.87 is: 13,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.99 : 23,913.01 = 9,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.99/23,913.01 = 9,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.99x = 23,913.01 × 9,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.99x = 233,746,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,746,576.28/17,328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.76

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