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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.02, 23,887.14 and 9,755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.02, 23,887.14 and 9,755.66 is: 13,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.02 : 23,887.14 = 9,755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.02/23,887.14 = 9,755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.02x = 23,887.14 × 9,755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.02x = 233,034,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034,875.93/17,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.21

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