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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.26, 23,813.52 and 9,804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.26, 23,813.52 and 9,804.26 is: 13,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.26 : 23,813.52 = 9,804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.26/23,813.52 = 9,804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.26x = 23,813.52 × 9,804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.26x = 233,473,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,473,941.60/17,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.81

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