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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.99, 23,814.07 and 9,703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.99, 23,814.07 and 9,703.14 is: 13,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.99 : 23,814.07 = 9,703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.99/23,814.07 = 9,703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.99x = 23,814.07 × 9,703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.99x = 231,071,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,071,255.18/17,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.01

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