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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.32, 23,879.05 and 9,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.32, 23,879.05 and 9,750.66 is: 13,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.32 : 23,879.05 = 9,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.32/23,879.05 = 9,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.32x = 23,879.05 × 9,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.32x = 232,836,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,836,473.30/17,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.40

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