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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.54, 23,827.33 and 9,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.54, 23,827.33 and 9,713.10 is: 13,404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.54 : 23,827.33 = 9,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.54/23,827.33 = 9,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.54x = 23,827.33 × 9,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.54x = 231,437,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,437,239.02/17,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.58

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