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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.08, 23,805.78 and 9,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.08, 23,805.78 and 9,696.56 is: 13,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.08 : 23,805.78 = 9,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.08/23,805.78 = 9,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.08x = 23,805.78 × 9,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.08x = 230,834,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,834,174.12/17,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.63

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