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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.26, 24,399.18 and 9,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.26, 24,399.18 and 9,723 is: 13,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.26 : 24,399.18 = 9,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.26/24,399.18 = 9,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.26x = 24,399.18 × 9,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.26x = 237,233,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,233,227.14/17,680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.97

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