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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.24, 23,821.68 and 9,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.24, 23,821.68 and 9,809.76 is: 13,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.24 : 23,821.68 = 9,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.24/23,821.68 = 9,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.24x = 23,821.68 × 9,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.24x = 233,684,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,684,963.60/17,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.35

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