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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.63, 23,751.66 and 9,657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.63, 23,751.66 and 9,657.78 is: 13,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.63 : 23,751.66 = 9,657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.63/23,751.66 = 9,657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.63x = 23,751.66 × 9,657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.63x = 229,388,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,388,306.91/17,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.52

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