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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.97, 23,818.92 and 9,709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.97, 23,818.92 and 9,709.57 is: 13,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.97 : 23,818.92 = 9,709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.97/23,818.92 = 9,709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.97x = 23,818.92 × 9,709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.97x = 231,271,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,271,471.25/17,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.41

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