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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.68, 23,981.31 and 9,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.68, 23,981.31 and 9,824.36 is: 13,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.68 : 23,981.31 = 9,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.68/23,981.31 = 9,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.68x = 23,981.31 × 9,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.68x = 235,600,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,600,946.48/17,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.45

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