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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.37, 23,811.87 and 9,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.37, 23,811.87 and 9,703.08 is: 13,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.37 : 23,811.87 = 9,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.37/23,811.87 = 9,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.37x = 23,811.87 × 9,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.37x = 231,048,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,048,360.50/17,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.72

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