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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.70, 23,820.54 and 9,708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.70, 23,820.54 and 9,708.33 is: 13,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.70 : 23,820.54 = 9,708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.70/23,820.54 = 9,708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.70x = 23,820.54 × 9,708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.70x = 231,257,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,257,663.10/17,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.15

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