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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.41, 23,828.37 and 9,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.41, 23,828.37 and 9,713.10 is: 13,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.41 : 23,828.37 = 9,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.41/23,828.37 = 9,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.41x = 23,828.37 × 9,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.41x = 231,447,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,447,340.65/17,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.49

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