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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.55, 23,820.21 and 9,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.55, 23,820.21 and 9,706.16 is: 13,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.55 : 23,820.21 = 9,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.55/23,820.21 = 9,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.55x = 23,820.21 × 9,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.55x = 231,202,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,202,829.04/17,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.65

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