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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.10, 23,895.86 and 9,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.10, 23,895.86 and 9,762.44 is: 13,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.10 : 23,895.86 = 9,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.10/23,895.86 = 9,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.10x = 23,895.86 × 9,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.10x = 233,281,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,281,899.50/17,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.97

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