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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.96, 23,807.84 and 9,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.96, 23,807.84 and 9,701.56 is: 13,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.96 : 23,807.84 = 9,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.96/23,807.84 = 9,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.96x = 23,807.84 × 9,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.96x = 230,973,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,973,188.23/17,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.35

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