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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.17, 23,882.31 and 9,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.17, 23,882.31 and 9,752.12 is: 13,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.17 : 23,882.31 = 9,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.17/23,882.31 = 9,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.17x = 23,882.31 × 9,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.17x = 232,903,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,903,153.00/17,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.59

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