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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.02, 23,751.43 and 9,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.02, 23,751.43 and 9,658.98 is: 13,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.02 : 23,751.43 = 9,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.02/23,751.43 = 9,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.02x = 23,751.43 × 9,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.02x = 229,414,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,414,563.19/17,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.52

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