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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.88, 23,888.88 and 9,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.88, 23,888.88 and 9,757.44 is: 13,465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.88 : 23,888.88 = 9,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.88/23,888.88 = 9,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.88x = 23,888.88 × 9,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.88x = 233,094,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,094,313.27/17,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.97

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