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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.48, 23,812.03 and 9,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.48, 23,812.03 and 9,702.13 is: 13,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.48 : 23,812.03 = 9,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.48/23,812.03 = 9,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.48x = 23,812.03 × 9,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.48x = 231,027,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,027,353.29/17,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.64

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