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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.43, 23,821.64 and 9,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.43, 23,821.64 and 9,710.14 is: 13,400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.43 : 23,821.64 = 9,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.43/23,821.64 = 9,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.43x = 23,821.64 × 9,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.43x = 231,311,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,311,291.77/17,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.47

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