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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.97, 23,886.50 and 9,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.97, 23,886.50 and 9,755.91 is: 13,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.97 : 23,886.50 = 9,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.97/23,886.50 = 9,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.97x = 23,886.50 × 9,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.97x = 233,034,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034,495.44/17,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.44

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