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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.32, 23,815.14 and 9,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.32, 23,815.14 and 9,703.24 is: 13,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.32 : 23,815.14 = 9,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.32/23,815.14 = 9,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.32x = 23,815.14 × 9,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.32x = 231,084,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,084,019.05/17,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.72

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