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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.30, 23,879.61 and 9,750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.30, 23,879.61 and 9,750.51 is: 13,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.30 : 23,879.61 = 9,750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.30/23,879.61 = 9,750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.30x = 23,879.61 × 9,750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.30x = 232,838,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,838,376.10/17,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.52

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