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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.99, 23,808.57 and 9,699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.99, 23,808.57 and 9,699.64 is: 13,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.99 : 23,808.57 = 9,699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.99/23,808.57 = 9,699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.99x = 23,808.57 × 9,699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.99x = 230,934,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,934,426.75/17,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.18

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