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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.94, 23,757.42 and 9,661.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.94, 23,757.42 and 9,661.71 is: 13,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.94 : 23,757.42 = 9,661.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.94/23,757.42 = 9,661.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.94x = 23,757.42 × 9,661.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.94x = 229,537,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,537,302.39/17,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.06

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