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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.44, 23,760.24 and 9,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.44, 23,760.24 and 9,764 is: 13,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.44 : 23,760.24 = 9,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.44/23,760.24 = 9,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.44x = 23,760.24 × 9,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.44x = 231,994,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,994,983.36/17,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.42

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