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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.68, 23,833.82 and 9,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.68, 23,833.82 and 9,717.08 is: 13,408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.68 : 23,833.82 = 9,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.68/23,833.82 = 9,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.68x = 23,833.82 × 9,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.68x = 231,595,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,595,135.65/17,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.95

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