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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.68, 23,884.69 and 9,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.68, 23,884.69 and 9,754.13 is: 13,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.68 : 23,884.69 = 9,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.68/23,884.69 = 9,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.68x = 23,884.69 × 9,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.68x = 232,974,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,974,203.08/17,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.75

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