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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307, 23,884.14 and 9,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307, 23,884.14 and 9,753.24 is: 13,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307 : 23,884.14 = 9,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307/23,884.14 = 9,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307x = 23,884.14 × 9,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307x = 232,947,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,947,749.61/17,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.74

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