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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.28, 23,654.32 and 9,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.28, 23,654.32 and 9,689.44 is: 13,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.28 : 23,654.32 = 9,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.28/23,654.32 = 9,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.28x = 23,654.32 × 9,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.28x = 229,197,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,197,114.38/17,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.06

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