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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.50, 23,811.27 and 9,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.50, 23,811.27 and 9,700.59 is: 13,386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.50 : 23,811.27 = 9,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.50/23,811.27 = 9,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.50x = 23,811.27 × 9,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.50x = 230,983,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,983,367.65/17,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.85

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