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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.46, 23,729.50 and 9,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.46, 23,729.50 and 9,641.28 is: 13,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.46 : 23,729.50 = 9,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.46/23,729.50 = 9,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.46x = 23,729.50 × 9,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.46x = 228,782,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,782,753.76/17,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.61

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