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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.01, 23,809.03 and 9,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.01, 23,809.03 and 9,801.01 is: 13,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.01 : 23,809.03 = 9,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.01/23,809.03 = 9,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.01x = 23,809.03 × 9,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.01x = 233,352,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,352,541.12/17,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.32

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