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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.64, 23,977.08 and 9,823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.64, 23,977.08 and 9,823.56 is: 13,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.64 : 23,977.08 = 9,823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.64/23,977.08 = 9,823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.64x = 23,977.08 × 9,823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.64x = 235,540,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,540,284.00/17,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.22

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