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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.24, 23,817.87 and 9,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.24, 23,817.87 and 9,705.90 is: 13,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.24 : 23,817.87 = 9,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.24/23,817.87 = 9,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.24x = 23,817.87 × 9,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.24x = 231,173,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,173,864.43/17,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.21

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