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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.76, 23,810.07 and 9,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.76, 23,810.07 and 9,801.76 is: 13,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.76 : 23,810.07 = 9,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.76/23,810.07 = 9,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.76x = 23,810.07 × 9,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.76x = 233,380,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,380,591.72/17,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.36

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