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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.54, 23,761.86 and 9,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.54, 23,761.86 and 9,663.88 is: 13,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.54 : 23,761.86 = 9,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.54/23,761.86 = 9,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.54x = 23,761.86 × 9,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.54x = 229,631,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,631,763.62/17,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.08

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