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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.29, 23,879.64 and 9,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.29, 23,879.64 and 9,751.40 is: 13,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.29 : 23,879.64 = 9,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.29/23,879.64 = 9,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.29x = 23,879.64 × 9,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.29x = 232,859,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,859,802.10/17,304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.77

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