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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.98, 23,759.84 and 9,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.98, 23,759.84 and 9,663.86 is: 13,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.98 : 23,759.84 = 9,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.98/23,759.84 = 9,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.98x = 23,759.84 × 9,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.98x = 229,611,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611,850.94/17,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.36

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