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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,681.26, 24,399.51 and 9,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,681.26, 24,399.51 and 9,723.43 is: 13,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,681.26 : 24,399.51 = 9,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,681.26/24,399.51 = 9,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,681.26x = 24,399.51 × 9,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,681.26x = 237,246,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,246,927.52/17,681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.99

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