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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.61, 23,979.47 and 9,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.61, 23,979.47 and 9,822.68 is: 13,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.61 : 23,979.47 = 9,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.61/23,979.47 = 9,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.61x = 23,979.47 × 9,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.61x = 235,542,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,542,491.37/17,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.15

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