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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.08, 23,878.08 and 9,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.08, 23,878.08 and 9,850.08 is: 13,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.08 : 23,878.08 = 9,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.08/23,878.08 = 9,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.08x = 23,878.08 × 9,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.08x = 235,200,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,200,998.25/17,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.80

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