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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.11, 23,814.15 and 9,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.11, 23,814.15 and 9,702.76 is: 13,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.11 : 23,814.15 = 9,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.11/23,814.15 = 9,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.11x = 23,814.15 × 9,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.11x = 231,063,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063,052.34/17,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.21

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