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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.68, 23,834.40 and 9,718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.68, 23,834.40 and 9,718.43 is: 13,411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.68 : 23,834.40 = 9,718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.68/23,834.40 = 9,718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.68x = 23,834.40 × 9,718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.68x = 231,632,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,632,947.99/17,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.14

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