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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.82, 23,810.52 and 9,701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.82, 23,810.52 and 9,701.04 is: 13,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.82 : 23,810.52 = 9,701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.82/23,810.52 = 9,701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.82x = 23,810.52 × 9,701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.82x = 230,986,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,986,806.94/17,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.35

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