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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.72, 23,826.12 and 9,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.72, 23,826.12 and 9,712.90 is: 13,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.72 : 23,826.12 = 9,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.72/23,826.12 = 9,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.72x = 23,826.12 × 9,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.72x = 231,420,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,420,720.95/17,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.70

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