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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.89, 23,825.94 and 9,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.89, 23,825.94 and 9,712.52 is: 13,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.89 : 23,825.94 = 9,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.89/23,825.94 = 9,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.89x = 23,825.94 × 9,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.89x = 231,409,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,409,918.77/17,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.72

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