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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.30, 23,811.76 and 9,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.30, 23,811.76 and 9,701.95 is: 13,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.30 : 23,811.76 = 9,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.30/23,811.76 = 9,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.30x = 23,811.76 × 9,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.30x = 231,020,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,020,504.93/17,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.38

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