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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.44, 23,753.97 and 9,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.44, 23,753.97 and 9,659.21 is: 13,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.44 : 23,753.97 = 9,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.44/23,753.97 = 9,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.44x = 23,753.97 × 9,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.44x = 229,444,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,444,465.79/17,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.61

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