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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.25, 23,806.30 and 9,698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.25, 23,806.30 and 9,698.58 is: 13,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.25 : 23,806.30 = 9,698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.25/23,806.30 = 9,698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.25x = 23,806.30 × 9,698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.25x = 230,887,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887,305.05/17,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.25

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