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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.67, 23,731.08 and 9,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.67, 23,731.08 and 9,643.27 is: 13,307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.67 : 23,731.08 = 9,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.67/23,731.08 = 9,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.67x = 23,731.08 × 9,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.67x = 228,845,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,845,211.83/17,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.53

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