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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.08, 23,825.58 and 9,711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.08, 23,825.58 and 9,711.41 is: 13,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.08 : 23,825.58 = 9,711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.08/23,825.58 = 9,711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.08x = 23,825.58 × 9,711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.08x = 231,379,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,379,970.18/17,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.61

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