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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.58, 23,833.40 and 9,818.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.58, 23,833.40 and 9,818.58 is: 13,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.58 : 23,833.40 = 9,818.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.58/23,833.40 = 9,818.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.58x = 23,833.40 × 9,818.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.58x = 234,010,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,010,132.30/17,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.64

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