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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.48, 23,805.54 and 9,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.48, 23,805.54 and 9,696.96 is: 13,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.48 : 23,805.54 = 9,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.48/23,805.54 = 9,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.48x = 23,805.54 × 9,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.48x = 230,841,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,841,369.16/17,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.74

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