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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.92, 23,664.12 and 9,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.92, 23,664.12 and 9,695.92 is: 13,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.92 : 23,664.12 = 9,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.92/23,664.12 = 9,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.92x = 23,664.12 × 9,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.92x = 229,445,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,445,414.39/17,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.36

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