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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.94, 23,811.23 and 9,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.94, 23,811.23 and 9,701.57 is: 13,387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.94 : 23,811.23 = 9,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.94/23,811.23 = 9,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.94x = 23,811.23 × 9,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.94x = 231,006,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,006,398.41/17,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.85

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