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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.44, 23,826.42 and 9,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.44, 23,826.42 and 9,713.16 is: 13,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.44 : 23,826.42 = 9,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.44/23,826.42 = 9,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.44x = 23,826.42 × 9,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.44x = 231,429,829.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,429,829.69/17,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.78

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