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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280.26, 23,846.61 and 9,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,280.26, 23,846.61 and 9,828.26 is: 13,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,280.26 : 23,846.61 = 9,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,280.26/23,846.61 = 9,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,280.26x = 23,846.61 × 9,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,280.26x = 234,370,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,370,683.20/17,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.91

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