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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.14, 23,810.85 and 9,699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.14, 23,810.85 and 9,699.99 is: 13,386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.14 : 23,810.85 = 9,699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.14/23,810.85 = 9,699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.14x = 23,810.85 × 9,699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.14x = 230,965,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,965,006.89/17,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.06

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