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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.72, 23,809.02 and 9,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.72, 23,809.02 and 9,699.02 is: 13,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.72 : 23,809.02 = 9,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.72/23,809.02 = 9,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.72x = 23,809.02 × 9,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.72x = 230,924,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,924,161.16/17,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.80

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