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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.14, 23,806.59 and 9,799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.14, 23,806.59 and 9,799.14 is: 13,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.14 : 23,806.59 = 9,799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.14/23,806.59 = 9,799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.14x = 23,806.59 × 9,799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.14x = 233,284,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,284,108.33/17,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.82

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