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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.74, 23,823.51 and 9,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.74, 23,823.51 and 9,811.74 is: 13,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.74 : 23,823.51 = 9,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.74/23,823.51 = 9,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.74x = 23,823.51 × 9,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.74x = 233,750,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750,086.01/17,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.94

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