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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.73, 23,832.19 and 9,716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.73, 23,832.19 and 9,716.07 is: 13,408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.73 : 23,832.19 = 9,716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.73/23,832.19 = 9,716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.73x = 23,832.19 × 9,716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.73x = 231,555,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555,058.55/17,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.15

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