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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.62, 23,743.44 and 9,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.62, 23,743.44 and 9,653.22 is: 13,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.62 : 23,743.44 = 9,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.62/23,743.44 = 9,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.62x = 23,743.44 × 9,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.62x = 229,200,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,200,649.88/17,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.49

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