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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.88, 23,802.09 and 9,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.88, 23,802.09 and 9,795.88 is: 13,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.88 : 23,802.09 = 9,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.88/23,802.09 = 9,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.88x = 23,802.09 × 9,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.88x = 233,162,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,162,298.38/17,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.32

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