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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.67, 23,729.97 and 9,641.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.67, 23,729.97 and 9,641.69 is: 13,306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.67 : 23,729.97 = 9,641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.67/23,729.97 = 9,641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.67x = 23,729.97 × 9,641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.67x = 228,797,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,797,014.45/17,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.28

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