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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,378.76, 23,982.72 and 9,825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,378.76, 23,982.72 and 9,825.09 is: 13,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,378.76 : 23,982.72 = 9,825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,378.76/23,982.72 = 9,825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,378.76x = 23,982.72 × 9,825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,378.76x = 235,632,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,632,382.44/17,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.64

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