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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.92, 23,807.52 and 9,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.92, 23,807.52 and 9,799.92 is: 13,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.92 : 23,807.52 = 9,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.92/23,807.52 = 9,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.92x = 23,807.52 × 9,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.92x = 233,311,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,311,791.40/17,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.82

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