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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.13, 23,825.02 and 9,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.13, 23,825.02 and 9,712.20 is: 13,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.13 : 23,825.02 = 9,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.13/23,825.02 = 9,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.13x = 23,825.02 × 9,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.13x = 231,393,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,393,442.52/17,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.58

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