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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.24, 23,825.34 and 9,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.24, 23,825.34 and 9,711.72 is: 13,401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.24 : 23,825.34 = 9,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.24/23,825.34 = 9,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.24x = 23,825.34 × 9,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.24x = 231,385,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,385,030.98/17,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.78

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