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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.99, 23,759.37 and 9,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.99, 23,759.37 and 9,663.30 is: 13,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.99 : 23,759.37 = 9,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.99/23,759.37 = 9,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.99x = 23,759.37 × 9,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.99x = 229,593,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,593,920.12/17,217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.54

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