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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.17, 23,818.49 and 9,707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.17, 23,818.49 and 9,707.87 is: 13,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.17 : 23,818.49 = 9,707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.17/23,818.49 = 9,707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.17x = 23,818.49 × 9,707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.17x = 231,226,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,226,636.88/17,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.32

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