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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.26, 23,895.24 and 9,762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.26, 23,895.24 and 9,762.86 is: 13,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.26 : 23,895.24 = 9,762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.26/23,895.24 = 9,762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.26x = 23,895.24 × 9,762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.26x = 233,285,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,285,882.79/17,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.07

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