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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.67, 23,729.70 and 9,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.67, 23,729.70 and 9,642.27 is: 13,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.67 : 23,729.70 = 9,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.67/23,729.70 = 9,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.67x = 23,729.70 × 9,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.67x = 228,808,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,808,174.42/17,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.15

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