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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,257.79, 23,816.63 and 9,705.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,257.79, 23,816.63 and 9,705.35 is: 13,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,257.79 : 23,816.63 = 9,705.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,257.79/23,816.63 = 9,705.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,257.79x = 23,816.63 × 9,705.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,257.79x = 231,148,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,148,813.78/17,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.88

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