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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.02, 23,806.19 and 9,698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.02, 23,806.19 and 9,698.30 is: 13,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.02 : 23,806.19 = 9,698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.02/23,806.19 = 9,698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.02x = 23,806.19 × 9,698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.02x = 230,879,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,879,453.45/17,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.98

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