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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.63, 23,976.44 and 9,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.63, 23,976.44 and 9,820.28 is: 13,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.63 : 23,976.44 = 9,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.63/23,976.44 = 9,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.63x = 23,976.44 × 9,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.63x = 235,455,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,455,401.87/17,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.46

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