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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.80, 23,811.12 and 9,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.80, 23,811.12 and 9,701.36 is: 13,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.80 : 23,811.12 = 9,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.80/23,811.12 = 9,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.80x = 23,811.12 × 9,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.80x = 231,000,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,000,079.56/17,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.36

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