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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.38, 23,818.44 and 9,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.38, 23,818.44 and 9,705.74 is: 13,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.38 : 23,818.44 = 9,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.38/23,818.44 = 9,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.38x = 23,818.44 × 9,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.38x = 231,175,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,175,585.85/17,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.20

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