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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.13, 23,823.11 and 9,811.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.13, 23,823.11 and 9,811.13 is: 13,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.13 : 23,823.11 = 9,811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.13/23,823.11 = 9,811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.13x = 23,823.11 × 9,811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.13x = 233,731,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,731,534.63/17,263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.35

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