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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.16, 23,810.28 and 9,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.16, 23,810.28 and 9,802 is: 13,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.16 : 23,810.28 = 9,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.16/23,810.28 = 9,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.16x = 23,810.28 × 9,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.16x = 233,388,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,388,364.56/17,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.50

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