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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.06, 23,889.24 and 9,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.06, 23,889.24 and 9,759.22 is: 13,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.06 : 23,889.24 = 9,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.06/23,889.24 = 9,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.06x = 23,889.24 × 9,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.06x = 233,140,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,140,348.79/17,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.71

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