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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.22, 23,818.54 and 9,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.22, 23,818.54 and 9,707.39 is: 13,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.22 : 23,818.54 = 9,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.22/23,818.54 = 9,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.22x = 23,818.54 × 9,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.22x = 231,215,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,215,805.95/17,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.10

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