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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.92, 23,826.96 and 9,813.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.92, 23,826.96 and 9,813.92 is: 13,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.92 : 23,826.96 = 9,813.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.92/23,826.96 = 9,813.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.92x = 23,826.96 × 9,813.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.92x = 233,835,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,835,879.28/17,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.20

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