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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.08, 23,884.82 and 9,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.08, 23,884.82 and 9,754.26 is: 13,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.08 : 23,884.82 = 9,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.08/23,884.82 = 9,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.08x = 23,884.82 × 9,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.08x = 232,978,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,978,804.36/17,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.69

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