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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.96, 23,727.36 and 9,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.96, 23,727.36 and 9,741.44 is: 13,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.96 : 23,727.36 = 9,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.96/23,727.36 = 9,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.96x = 23,727.36 × 9,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.96x = 231,138,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,138,653.80/17,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.80

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