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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.07, 23,833.42 and 9,715.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.07, 23,833.42 and 9,715.71 is: 13,408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.07 : 23,833.42 = 9,715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.07/23,833.42 = 9,715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.07x = 23,833.42 × 9,715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.07x = 231,558,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,558,716.77/17,269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.87

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