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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.41, 23,813.30 and 9,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.41, 23,813.30 and 9,704.12 is: 13,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.41 : 23,813.30 = 9,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.41/23,813.30 = 9,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.41x = 23,813.30 × 9,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.41x = 231,087,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,087,025.99/17,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.15

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