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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.04, 23,825.68 and 9,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.04, 23,825.68 and 9,813.04 is: 13,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.04 : 23,825.68 = 9,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.04/23,825.68 = 9,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.04x = 23,825.68 × 9,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.04x = 233,802,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,802,350.87/17,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.95

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