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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.10, 23,823.60 and 9,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.10, 23,823.60 and 9,711.66 is: 13,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.10 : 23,823.60 = 9,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.10/23,823.60 = 9,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.10x = 23,823.60 × 9,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.10x = 231,366,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,366,703.18/17,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.61

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