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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.74, 23,819.94 and 9,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.74, 23,819.94 and 9,707.40 is: 13,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.74 : 23,819.94 = 9,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.74/23,819.94 = 9,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.74x = 23,819.94 × 9,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.74x = 231,229,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,229,685.56/17,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.28

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