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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.76, 23,822.48 and 9,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.76, 23,822.48 and 9,810.76 is: 13,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.76 : 23,822.48 = 9,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.76/23,822.48 = 9,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.76x = 23,822.48 × 9,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.76x = 233,716,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,716,633.88/17,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.78

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