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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.95, 23,828.26 and 9,814.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.95, 23,828.26 and 9,814.95 is: 13,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.95 : 23,828.26 = 9,814.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.95/23,828.26 = 9,814.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.95x = 23,828.26 × 9,814.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.95x = 233,873,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,873,180.49/17,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.56

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