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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.16, 23,886.36 and 9,756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.16, 23,886.36 and 9,756.18 is: 13,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.16 : 23,886.36 = 9,756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.16/23,886.36 = 9,756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.16x = 23,886.36 × 9,756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.16x = 233,039,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,039,627.70/17,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.37

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