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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.80, 23,887.62 and 9,756.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.80, 23,887.62 and 9,756.25 is: 13,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.80 : 23,887.62 = 9,756.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.80/23,887.62 = 9,756.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.80x = 23,887.62 × 9,756.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.80x = 233,053,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,053,592.63/17,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.68

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