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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.65, 23,812.52 and 9,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.65, 23,812.52 and 9,701.24 is: 13,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.65 : 23,812.52 = 9,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.65/23,812.52 = 9,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.65x = 23,812.52 × 9,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.65x = 231,010,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,010,803.96/17,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.77

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