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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.72, 23,806.25 and 9,697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.72, 23,806.25 and 9,697.02 is: 13,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.72 : 23,806.25 = 9,697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.72/23,806.25 = 9,697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.72x = 23,806.25 × 9,697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.72x = 230,849,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849,635.53/17,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.03

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