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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.24, 23,754.60 and 9,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.24, 23,754.60 and 9,659.28 is: 13,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.24 : 23,754.60 = 9,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.24/23,754.60 = 9,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.24x = 23,754.60 × 9,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.24x = 229,452,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,452,332.69/17,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.22

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