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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.87, 23,808.84 and 9,699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.87, 23,808.84 and 9,699.63 is: 13,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.87 : 23,808.84 = 9,699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.87/23,808.84 = 9,699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.87x = 23,808.84 × 9,699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.87x = 230,936,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,936,938.73/17,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.65

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