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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.93, 23,808.48 and 9,699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.93, 23,808.48 and 9,699.57 is: 13,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.93 : 23,808.48 = 9,699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.93/23,808.48 = 9,699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.93x = 23,808.48 × 9,699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.93x = 230,932,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,932,102.12/17,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.10

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