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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.25, 23,803.54 and 9,696.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.25, 23,803.54 and 9,696.58 is: 13,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.25 : 23,803.54 = 9,696.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.25/23,803.54 = 9,696.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.25x = 23,803.54 × 9,696.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.25x = 230,812,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,812,846.14/17,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.49

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