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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.80, 23,827.44 and 9,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.80, 23,827.44 and 9,713 is: 13,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.80 : 23,827.44 = 9,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.80/23,827.44 = 9,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.80x = 23,827.44 × 9,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.80x = 231,435,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435,924.72/17,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.52

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