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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.82, 23,882.49 and 9,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.82, 23,882.49 and 9,753.16 is: 13,458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.82 : 23,882.49 = 9,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.82/23,882.49 = 9,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.82x = 23,882.49 × 9,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.82x = 232,929,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,929,746.17/17,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.84

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