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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.64, 23,744.93 and 9,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.64, 23,744.93 and 9,652.50 is: 13,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.64 : 23,744.93 = 9,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.64/23,744.93 = 9,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.64x = 23,744.93 × 9,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.64x = 229,197,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,197,888.56/17,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.09

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