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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.99, 23,810.73 and 9,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.99, 23,810.73 and 9,702.48 is: 13,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.99 : 23,810.73 = 9,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.99/23,810.73 = 9,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.99x = 23,810.73 × 9,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.99x = 231,023,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,023,184.52/17,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.77

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