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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.06, 23,890.62 and 9,760.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.06, 23,890.62 and 9,760.22 is: 13,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.06 : 23,890.62 = 9,760.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.06/23,890.62 = 9,760.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.06x = 23,890.62 × 9,760.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.06x = 233,177,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,177,707.14/17,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.09

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