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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.97, 23,813.84 and 9,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.97, 23,813.84 and 9,599.02 is: 13,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.97 : 23,813.84 = 9,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.97/23,813.84 = 9,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.97x = 23,813.84 × 9,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.97x = 228,589,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,589,526.44/17,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.75

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