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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.48, 23,827.08 and 9,712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.48, 23,827.08 and 9,712.17 is: 13,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.48 : 23,827.08 = 9,712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.48/23,827.08 = 9,712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.48x = 23,827.08 × 9,712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.48x = 231,412,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,412,651.56/17,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.20

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