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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.96, 23,807.55 and 9,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.96, 23,807.55 and 9,699.29 is: 13,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.96 : 23,807.55 = 9,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.96/23,807.55 = 9,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.96x = 23,807.55 × 9,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.96x = 230,916,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,916,212.60/17,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.37

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