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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.17, 23,821.43 and 9,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.17, 23,821.43 and 9,708.30 is: 13,396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.17 : 23,821.43 = 9,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.17/23,821.43 = 9,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.17x = 23,821.43 × 9,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.17x = 231,265,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,265,540.33/17,263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.47

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