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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.15, 23,977.62 and 9,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.15, 23,977.62 and 9,823.17 is: 13,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.15 : 23,977.62 = 9,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.15/23,977.62 = 9,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.15x = 23,977.62 × 9,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.15x = 235,536,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,536,237.46/17,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.15

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