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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.72, 23,810.15 and 9,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.72, 23,810.15 and 9,699.62 is: 13,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.72 : 23,810.15 = 9,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.72/23,810.15 = 9,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.72x = 23,810.15 × 9,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.72x = 230,949,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,949,312.34/17,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.70

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