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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.99, 23,882.36 and 9,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.99, 23,882.36 and 9,752.43 is: 13,458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.99 : 23,882.36 = 9,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.99/23,882.36 = 9,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.99x = 23,882.36 × 9,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.99x = 232,911,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,911,084.93/17,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.41

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