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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.32, 23,809.62 and 9,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.32, 23,809.62 and 9,699.24 is: 13,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.32 : 23,809.62 = 9,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.32/23,809.62 = 9,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.32x = 23,809.62 × 9,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.32x = 230,935,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,935,218.69/17,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.20

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