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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.26, 23,810.76 and 9,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.26, 23,810.76 and 9,802.26 is: 13,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.26 : 23,810.76 = 9,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.26/23,810.76 = 9,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.26x = 23,810.76 × 9,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.26x = 233,399,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,399,260.32/17,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.05

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