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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.18, 23,821.29 and 9,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.18, 23,821.29 and 9,708.93 is: 13,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.18 : 23,821.29 = 9,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.18/23,821.29 = 9,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.18x = 23,821.29 × 9,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.18x = 231,279,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,279,237.12/17,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.03

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