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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.36, 23,873.96 and 9,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.36, 23,873.96 and 9,747.50 is: 13,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.36 : 23,873.96 = 9,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.36/23,873.96 = 9,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.36x = 23,873.96 × 9,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.36x = 232,711,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,711,425.10/17,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.47

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