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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.71, 23,805.82 and 9,698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.71, 23,805.82 and 9,698.04 is: 13,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.71 : 23,805.82 = 9,698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.71/23,805.82 = 9,698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.71x = 23,805.82 × 9,698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.71x = 230,869,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,869,794.59/17,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.65

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