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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.89, 23,810.81 and 9,701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.89, 23,810.81 and 9,701.51 is: 13,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.89 : 23,810.81 = 9,701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.89/23,810.81 = 9,701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.89x = 23,810.81 × 9,701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.89x = 231,000,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,000,643.76/17,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.55

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