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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.29, 23,825.86 and 9,711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.29, 23,825.86 and 9,711.61 is: 13,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.29 : 23,825.86 = 9,711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.29/23,825.86 = 9,711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.29x = 23,825.86 × 9,711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.29x = 231,387,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,387,376.39/17,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.89

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