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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.40, 23,809.41 and 9,698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.40, 23,809.41 and 9,698.99 is: 13,383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.40 : 23,809.41 = 9,698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.40/23,809.41 = 9,698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.40x = 23,809.41 × 9,698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.40x = 230,927,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,927,110.45/17,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.67

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