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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248, 23,805.12 and 9,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248, 23,805.12 and 9,800.32 is: 13,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248 : 23,805.12 = 9,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248/23,805.12 = 9,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248x = 23,805.12 × 9,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248x = 233,297,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,793.64/17,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.08

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