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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.54, 23,817.81 and 9,705.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.54, 23,817.81 and 9,705.67 is: 13,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.54 : 23,817.81 = 9,705.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.54/23,817.81 = 9,705.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.54x = 23,817.81 × 9,705.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.54x = 231,167,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,167,744.44/17,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.85

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