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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.72, 23,898.57 and 9,764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.72, 23,898.57 and 9,764.66 is: 13,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.72 : 23,898.57 = 9,764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.72/23,898.57 = 9,764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.72x = 23,898.57 × 9,764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.72x = 233,361,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,361,410.54/17,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.52

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