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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.92, 23,824.92 and 9,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.92, 23,824.92 and 9,710.60 is: 13,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.92 : 23,824.92 = 9,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.92/23,824.92 = 9,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.92x = 23,824.92 × 9,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.92x = 231,354,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,354,243.88/17,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.03

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