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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.54, 23,825.95 and 9,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.54, 23,825.95 and 9,712.10 is: 13,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.54 : 23,825.95 = 9,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.54/23,825.95 = 9,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.54x = 23,825.95 × 9,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.54x = 231,400,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,400,044.28/17,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.20

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