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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.51, 23,809.73 and 9,801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.51, 23,809.73 and 9,801.51 is: 13,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.51 : 23,809.73 = 9,801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.51/23,809.73 = 9,801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.51x = 23,809.73 × 9,801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.51x = 233,371,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371,257.68/17,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.02

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