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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.51, 23,747.73 and 9,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.51, 23,747.73 and 9,654.80 is: 13,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.51 : 23,747.73 = 9,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.51/23,747.73 = 9,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.51x = 23,747.73 × 9,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.51x = 229,279,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,279,482.97/17,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.83

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