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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.02, 23,811.80 and 9,803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.02, 23,811.80 and 9,803.02 is: 13,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.02 : 23,811.80 = 9,803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.02/23,811.80 = 9,803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.02x = 23,811.80 × 9,803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.02x = 233,427,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,427,551.64/17,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.10

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