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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.76, 23,808.69 and 9,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.76, 23,808.69 and 9,800.76 is: 13,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.76 : 23,808.69 = 9,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.76/23,808.69 = 9,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.76x = 23,808.69 × 9,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.76x = 233,343,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,343,256.60/17,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.98

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