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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.72, 23,812.11 and 9,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.72, 23,812.11 and 9,597.76 is: 13,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.72 : 23,812.11 = 9,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.72/23,812.11 = 9,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.72x = 23,812.11 × 9,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.72x = 228,542,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,542,857.34/17,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.00

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