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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.09, 23,821.65 and 9,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.09, 23,821.65 and 9,708.30 is: 13,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.09 : 23,821.65 = 9,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.09/23,821.65 = 9,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.09x = 23,821.65 × 9,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.09x = 231,267,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,267,724.70/17,262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.43

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