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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.57, 23,807.93 and 9,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.57, 23,807.93 and 9,595.80 is: 13,241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.57 : 23,807.93 = 9,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.57/23,807.93 = 9,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.57x = 23,807.93 × 9,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.57x = 228,456,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456,167.68/17,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.86

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