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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.61, 23,811.60 and 9,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.61, 23,811.60 and 9,700.52 is: 13,386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.61 : 23,811.60 = 9,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.61/23,811.60 = 9,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.61x = 23,811.60 × 9,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.61x = 230,984,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,984,782.97/17,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.85

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