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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.50, 23,805.69 and 9,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.50, 23,805.69 and 9,799.94 is: 13,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.50 : 23,805.69 = 9,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.50/23,805.69 = 9,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.50x = 23,805.69 × 9,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.50x = 233,294,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,294,333.66/17,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.92

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