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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.59, 23,807.96 and 9,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.59, 23,807.96 and 9,595.82 is: 13,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.59 : 23,807.96 = 9,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.59/23,807.96 = 9,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.59x = 23,807.96 × 9,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.59x = 228,456,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456,982.24/17,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.90

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