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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.56, 23,833.21 and 9,613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.56, 23,833.21 and 9,613.71 is: 13,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.56 : 23,833.21 = 9,613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.56/23,833.21 = 9,613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.56x = 23,833.21 × 9,613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.56x = 229,125,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,125,589.77/17,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.83

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