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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.91, 23,832.45 and 9,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.91, 23,832.45 and 9,716.25 is: 13,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.91 : 23,832.45 = 9,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.91/23,832.45 = 9,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.91x = 23,832.45 × 9,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.91x = 231,561,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,561,952.94/17,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.40

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