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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.03, 23,877.66 and 9,748.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.03, 23,877.66 and 9,748.81 is: 13,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.03 : 23,877.66 = 9,748.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.03/23,877.66 = 9,748.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.03x = 23,877.66 × 9,748.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.03x = 232,778,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,778,770.58/17,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.62

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