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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.62, 23,725.42 and 9,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.62, 23,725.42 and 9,640.44 is: 13,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.62 : 23,725.42 = 9,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.62/23,725.42 = 9,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.62x = 23,725.42 × 9,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.62x = 228,723,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,723,487.98/17,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.36

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