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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.06, 23,829.39 and 9,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.06, 23,829.39 and 9,714.81 is: 13,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.06 : 23,829.39 = 9,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.06/23,829.39 = 9,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.06x = 23,829.39 × 9,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.06x = 231,497,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,497,996.27/17,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.14

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