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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.12, 23,832.45 and 9,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.12, 23,832.45 and 9,717.29 is: 13,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.12 : 23,832.45 = 9,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.12/23,832.45 = 9,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.12x = 23,832.45 × 9,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.12x = 231,586,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,586,708.90/17,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.90

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