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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.21, 23,896.29 and 9,762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.21, 23,896.29 and 9,762.21 is: 13,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.21 : 23,896.29 = 9,762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.21/23,896.29 = 9,762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.21x = 23,896.29 × 9,762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.21x = 233,280,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,280,601.20/17,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.80

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