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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.09, 23,802.58 and 9,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.09, 23,802.58 and 9,693.98 is: 13,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.09 : 23,802.58 = 9,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.09/23,802.58 = 9,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.09x = 23,802.58 × 9,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.09x = 230,741,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,741,662.30/17,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.81

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