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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.48, 23,806.92 and 9,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.48, 23,806.92 and 9,697.96 is: 13,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.48 : 23,806.92 = 9,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.48/23,806.92 = 9,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.48x = 23,806.92 × 9,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.48x = 230,878,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878,557.88/17,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.12

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