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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.16, 23,818.67 and 9,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.16, 23,818.67 and 9,706.29 is: 13,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.16 : 23,818.67 = 9,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.16/23,818.67 = 9,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.16x = 23,818.67 × 9,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.16x = 231,190,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,190,918.43/17,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.71

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