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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.48, 23,743.26 and 9,651.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.48, 23,743.26 and 9,651.83 is: 13,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.48 : 23,743.26 = 9,651.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.48/23,743.26 = 9,651.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.48x = 23,743.26 × 9,651.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.48x = 229,165,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,165,790.45/17,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.35

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