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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.66, 23,816.64 and 9,704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.66, 23,816.64 and 9,704.25 is: 13,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.66 : 23,816.64 = 9,704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.66/23,816.64 = 9,704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.66x = 23,816.64 × 9,704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.66x = 231,122,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,122,628.72/17,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.91

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