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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.98, 23,827.40 and 9,610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.98, 23,827.40 and 9,610.04 is: 13,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.98 : 23,827.40 = 9,610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.98/23,827.40 = 9,610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.98x = 23,827.40 × 9,610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.98x = 228,982,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,982,267.10/17,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.28

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