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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.10, 23,894.48 and 9,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.10, 23,894.48 and 9,761.44 is: 13,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.10 : 23,894.48 = 9,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.10/23,894.48 = 9,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.10x = 23,894.48 × 9,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.10x = 233,244,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,244,532.85/17,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.59

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