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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.81, 23,916.25 and 9,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.81, 23,916.25 and 9,773.39 is: 13,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.81 : 23,916.25 = 9,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.81/23,916.25 = 9,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.81x = 23,916.25 × 9,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.81x = 233,742,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,742,694.57/17,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.90

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