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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.79, 23,881.13 and 9,751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.79, 23,881.13 and 9,751.39 is: 13,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.79 : 23,881.13 = 9,751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.79/23,881.13 = 9,751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.79x = 23,881.13 × 9,751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.79x = 232,874,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,874,140.38/17,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.21

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