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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.53, 23,823.43 and 9,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.53, 23,823.43 and 9,709.86 is: 13,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.53 : 23,823.43 = 9,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.53/23,823.43 = 9,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.53x = 23,823.43 × 9,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.53x = 231,322,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,322,063.04/17,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.47

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