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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.40, 23,731.08 and 9,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.40, 23,731.08 and 9,744.40 is: 13,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.40 : 23,731.08 = 9,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.40/23,731.08 = 9,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.40x = 23,731.08 × 9,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.40x = 231,245,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,245,135.95/17,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.30

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