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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.51, 23,895.59 and 9,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.51, 23,895.59 and 9,763.11 is: 13,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.51 : 23,895.59 = 9,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.51/23,895.59 = 9,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.51x = 23,895.59 × 9,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.51x = 233,295,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,295,224.87/17,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.42

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