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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.82, 23,825.43 and 9,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.82, 23,825.43 and 9,711.15 is: 13,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.82 : 23,825.43 = 9,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.82/23,825.43 = 9,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.82x = 23,825.43 × 9,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.82x = 231,372,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,372,324.54/17,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.37

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