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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.76, 23,759.60 and 9,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.76, 23,759.60 and 9,663.56 is: 13,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.76 : 23,759.60 = 9,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.76/23,759.60 = 9,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.76x = 23,759.60 × 9,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.76x = 229,602,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,602,320.18/17,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.98

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