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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.76, 23,811.44 and 9,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.76, 23,811.44 and 9,802.76 is: 13,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.76 : 23,811.44 = 9,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.76/23,811.44 = 9,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.76x = 23,811.44 × 9,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.76x = 233,417,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417,831.57/17,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.74

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