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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.75, 23,801.93 and 9,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.75, 23,801.93 and 9,795.75 is: 13,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.75 : 23,801.93 = 9,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.75/23,801.93 = 9,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.75x = 23,801.93 × 9,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.75x = 233,157,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,157,755.80/17,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.15

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