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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.80, 23,886.24 and 9,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.80, 23,886.24 and 9,755.25 is: 13,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.80 : 23,886.24 = 9,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.80/23,886.24 = 9,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.80x = 23,886.24 × 9,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.80x = 233,016,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,016,242.76/17,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.30

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