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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.46, 23,914.08 and 9,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.46, 23,914.08 and 9,775.98 is: 13,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.46 : 23,914.08 = 9,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.46/23,914.08 = 9,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.46x = 23,914.08 × 9,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.46x = 233,783,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,783,567.80/17,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.53

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