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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.03, 23,982.99 and 9,827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.03, 23,982.99 and 9,827.02 is: 13,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.03 : 23,982.99 = 9,827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.03/23,982.99 = 9,827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.03x = 23,982.99 × 9,827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.03x = 235,681,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,681,322.39/17,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.47

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