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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.16, 23,820.26 and 9,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.16, 23,820.26 and 9,707.50 is: 13,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.16 : 23,820.26 = 9,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.16/23,820.26 = 9,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.16x = 23,820.26 × 9,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.16x = 231,235,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,235,173.95/17,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.27

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