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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.74, 23,804.10 and 9,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.74, 23,804.10 and 9,695.88 is: 13,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.74 : 23,804.10 = 9,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.74/23,804.10 = 9,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.74x = 23,804.10 × 9,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.74x = 230,801,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,801,697.11/17,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.01

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