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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.72, 23,883.32 and 9,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.72, 23,883.32 and 9,753.04 is: 13,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.72 : 23,883.32 = 9,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.72/23,883.32 = 9,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.72x = 23,883.32 × 9,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.72x = 232,934,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,934,975.29/17,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.22

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