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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.96, 23,896.44 and 9,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.96, 23,896.44 and 9,764.52 is: 13,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.96 : 23,896.44 = 9,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.96/23,896.44 = 9,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.96x = 23,896.44 × 9,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.96x = 233,337,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,337,266.31/17,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.49

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