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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.91, 23,727.90 and 9,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.91, 23,727.90 and 9,639.26 is: 13,303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.91 : 23,727.90 = 9,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.91/23,727.90 = 9,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.91x = 23,727.90 × 9,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.91x = 228,719,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,719,397.35/17,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.12

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