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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.67, 23,727.21 and 9,639.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.67, 23,727.21 and 9,639.69 is: 13,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.67 : 23,727.21 = 9,639.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.67/23,727.21 = 9,639.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.67x = 23,727.21 × 9,639.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.67x = 228,722,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,722,948.96/17,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.52

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