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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.26, 23,826.57 and 9,713.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.26, 23,826.57 and 9,713.33 is: 13,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.26 : 23,826.57 = 9,713.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.26/23,826.57 = 9,713.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.26x = 23,826.57 × 9,713.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.26x = 231,435,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435,337.18/17,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.13

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