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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.36, 23,727.54 and 9,742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.36, 23,727.54 and 9,742.36 is: 13,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.36 : 23,727.54 = 9,742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.36/23,727.54 = 9,742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.36x = 23,727.54 × 9,742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.36x = 231,162,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,162,236.59/17,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.07

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