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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.30, 23,810.38 and 9,700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.30, 23,810.38 and 9,700.95 is: 13,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.30 : 23,810.38 = 9,700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.30/23,810.38 = 9,700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.30x = 23,810.38 × 9,700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.30x = 230,983,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,983,305.86/17,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.00

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