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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.13, 23,814.63 and 9,704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.13, 23,814.63 and 9,704.73 is: 13,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.13 : 23,814.63 = 9,704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.13/23,814.63 = 9,704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.13x = 23,814.63 × 9,704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.13x = 231,114,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,114,554.20/17,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.41

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