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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.27, 23,962.64 and 9,812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.27, 23,962.64 and 9,812.25 is: 13,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.27 : 23,962.64 = 9,812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.27/23,962.64 = 9,812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.27x = 23,962.64 × 9,812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.27x = 235,127,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,127,438.87/17,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.10

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