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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.82, 23,881.11 and 9,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.82, 23,881.11 and 9,752.16 is: 13,457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.82 : 23,881.11 = 9,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.82/23,881.11 = 9,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.82x = 23,881.11 × 9,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.82x = 232,892,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,892,405.70/17,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.47

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