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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.48, 23,755.68 and 9,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.48, 23,755.68 and 9,660.84 is: 13,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.48 : 23,755.68 = 9,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.48/23,755.68 = 9,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.48x = 23,755.68 × 9,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.48x = 229,499,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,499,823.57/17,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.79

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