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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.65, 23,731.97 and 9,643.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.65, 23,731.97 and 9,643.07 is: 13,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.65 : 23,731.97 = 9,643.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.65/23,731.97 = 9,643.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.65x = 23,731.97 × 9,643.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.65x = 228,848,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,848,881.07/17,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.76

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