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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.07, 23,880.08 and 9,751.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.07, 23,880.08 and 9,751.41 is: 13,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.07 : 23,880.08 = 9,751.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.07/23,880.08 = 9,751.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.07x = 23,880.08 × 9,751.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.07x = 232,864,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,864,475.29/17,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.43

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