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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.94, 23,800.93 and 9,696.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.94, 23,800.93 and 9,696.55 is: 13,377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.94 : 23,800.93 = 9,696.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.94/23,800.93 = 9,696.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.94x = 23,800.93 × 9,696.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.94x = 230,786,907.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,786,907.79/17,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.45

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