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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.70, 23,836.86 and 9,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.70, 23,836.86 and 9,718.86 is: 13,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.70 : 23,836.86 = 9,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.70/23,836.86 = 9,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.70x = 23,836.86 × 9,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.70x = 231,667,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,667,105.18/17,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.33

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