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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.24, 23,805.48 and 9,800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.24, 23,805.48 and 9,800.08 is: 13,522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.24 : 23,805.48 = 9,800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.24/23,805.48 = 9,800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.24x = 23,805.48 × 9,800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.24x = 233,295,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,295,608.44/17,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.63

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