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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.53, 23,824.81 and 9,710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.53, 23,824.81 and 9,710.85 is: 13,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.53 : 23,824.81 = 9,710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.53/23,824.81 = 9,710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.53x = 23,824.81 × 9,710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.53x = 231,359,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,359,156.19/17,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.84

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