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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.51, 23,874.76 and 9,747.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.51, 23,874.76 and 9,747.31 is: 13,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.51 : 23,874.76 = 9,747.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.51/23,874.76 = 9,747.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.51x = 23,874.76 × 9,747.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.51x = 232,714,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,714,686.90/17,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.10

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