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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.59, 23,821.74 and 9,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.59, 23,821.74 and 9,709.53 is: 13,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.59 : 23,821.74 = 9,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.59/23,821.74 = 9,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.59x = 23,821.74 × 9,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.59x = 231,297,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,297,899.18/17,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.02

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