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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.96, 23,879.04 and 9,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.96, 23,879.04 and 9,851.52 is: 13,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.96 : 23,879.04 = 9,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.96/23,879.04 = 9,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.96x = 23,879.04 × 9,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.96x = 235,244,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,244,840.14/17,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.07

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