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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.41, 23,814.68 and 9,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.41, 23,814.68 and 9,705.12 is: 13,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.41 : 23,814.68 = 9,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.41/23,814.68 = 9,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.41x = 23,814.68 × 9,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.41x = 231,124,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,124,327.16/17,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.53

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