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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.78, 23,814.45 and 9,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.78, 23,814.45 and 9,703.44 is: 13,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.78 : 23,814.45 = 9,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.78/23,814.45 = 9,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.78x = 23,814.45 × 9,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.78x = 231,082,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,082,086.71/17,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.80

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