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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.04, 23,822.92 and 9,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.04, 23,822.92 and 9,811.04 is: 13,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.04 : 23,822.92 = 9,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.04/23,822.92 = 9,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.04x = 23,822.92 × 9,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.04x = 233,727,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,727,621.04/17,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.19

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