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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.64, 23,810.02 and 9,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.64, 23,810.02 and 9,801.64 is: 13,526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.64 : 23,810.02 = 9,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.64/23,810.02 = 9,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.64x = 23,810.02 × 9,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.64x = 233,377,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,377,244.43/17,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.26

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