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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.57, 23,878.68 and 9,749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.57, 23,878.68 and 9,749.65 is: 13,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.57 : 23,878.68 = 9,749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.57/23,878.68 = 9,749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.57x = 23,878.68 × 9,749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.57x = 232,808,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,808,723.71/17,304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.60

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