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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.16, 23,902.50 and 9,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.16, 23,902.50 and 9,868.84 is: 13,615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.16 : 23,902.50 = 9,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.16/23,902.50 = 9,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.16x = 23,902.50 × 9,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.16x = 235,889,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,889,948.10/17,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.46

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