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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.26, 23,832.84 and 9,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.26, 23,832.84 and 9,818.26 is: 13,549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.26 : 23,832.84 = 9,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.26/23,832.84 = 9,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.26x = 23,832.84 × 9,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.26x = 233,997,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,997,019.66/17,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.13

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