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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.30, 23,882.36 and 9,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.30, 23,882.36 and 9,752.52 is: 13,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.30 : 23,882.36 = 9,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.30/23,882.36 = 9,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.30x = 23,882.36 × 9,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.30x = 232,913,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,913,193.55/17,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.29

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