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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.44, 23,756.73 and 9,661.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.44, 23,756.73 and 9,661.21 is: 13,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.44 : 23,756.73 = 9,661.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.44/23,756.73 = 9,661.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.44x = 23,756.73 × 9,661.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.44x = 229,518,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,518,757.44/17,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.37

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