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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.92, 23,828.34 and 9,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.92, 23,828.34 and 9,814.92 is: 13,544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.92 : 23,828.34 = 9,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.92/23,828.34 = 9,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.92x = 23,828.34 × 9,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.92x = 233,873,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,873,250.83/17,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.58

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