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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.60, 23,823.10 and 9,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.60, 23,823.10 and 9,709.26 is: 13,399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.60 : 23,823.10 = 9,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.60/23,823.10 = 9,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.60x = 23,823.10 × 9,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.60x = 231,304,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,304,671.91/17,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.18

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