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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.28, 23,879.39 and 9,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.28, 23,879.39 and 9,750.06 is: 13,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.28 : 23,879.39 = 9,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.28/23,879.39 = 9,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.28x = 23,879.39 × 9,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.28x = 232,825,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,825,436.51/17,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.35

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