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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.92, 23,879.46 and 9,751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.92, 23,879.46 and 9,751.86 is: 13,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.92 : 23,879.46 = 9,751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.92/23,879.46 = 9,751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.92x = 23,879.46 × 9,751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.92x = 232,869,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,869,150.80/17,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.04

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