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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.08, 23,804.40 and 9,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.08, 23,804.40 and 9,695.56 is: 13,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.08 : 23,804.40 = 9,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.08/23,804.40 = 9,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.08x = 23,804.40 × 9,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.08x = 230,796,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,796,988.46/17,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.25

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