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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.37, 23,822.93 and 9,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.37, 23,822.93 and 9,711.08 is: 13,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.37 : 23,822.93 = 9,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.37/23,822.93 = 9,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.37x = 23,822.93 × 9,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.37x = 231,346,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,346,211.39/17,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.77

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