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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.57, 23,752.08 and 9,944.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.57, 23,752.08 and 9,944.79 is: 13,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.57 : 23,752.08 = 9,944.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.57/23,752.08 = 9,944.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.57x = 23,752.08 × 9,944.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.57x = 236,209,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,209,447.66/17,216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.89

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