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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.34, 23,886.45 and 9,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.34, 23,886.45 and 9,652.68 is: 13,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.34 : 23,886.45 = 9,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.34/23,886.45 = 9,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.34x = 23,886.45 × 9,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.34x = 230,568,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,568,258.19/17,309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.45

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