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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.33, 23,828.58 and 9,714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.33, 23,828.58 and 9,714.69 is: 13,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.33 : 23,828.58 = 9,714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.33/23,828.58 = 9,714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.33x = 23,828.58 × 9,714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.33x = 231,487,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,487,267.84/17,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.64

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