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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.92, 23,878.08 and 9,750.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.92, 23,878.08 and 9,750.86 is: 13,454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.92 : 23,878.08 = 9,750.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.92/23,878.08 = 9,750.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.92x = 23,878.08 × 9,750.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.92x = 232,831,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,831,695.76/17,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.66

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