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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.98, 23,748 and 9,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.98, 23,748 and 9,653.92 is: 13,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.98 : 23,748 = 9,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.98/23,748 = 9,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.98x = 23,748 × 9,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.98x = 229,261,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,261,292.16/17,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.96

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