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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.26, 23,839.84 and 9,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.26, 23,839.84 and 9,823.26 is: 13,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.26 : 23,839.84 = 9,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.26/23,839.84 = 9,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.26x = 23,839.84 × 9,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.26x = 234,184,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,184,946.68/17,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.09

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