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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.44, 23,886.22 and 9,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.44, 23,886.22 and 9,754 is: 13,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.44 : 23,886.22 = 9,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.44/23,886.22 = 9,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.44x = 23,886.22 × 9,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.44x = 232,986,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,986,189.88/17,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.62

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