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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.08, 23,879.46 and 9,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.08, 23,879.46 and 9,851.08 is: 13,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.08 : 23,879.46 = 9,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.08/23,879.46 = 9,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.08x = 23,879.46 × 9,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.08x = 235,238,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,238,470.82/17,303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.18

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