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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.84, 23,732.91 and 9,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.84, 23,732.91 and 9,643.14 is: 13,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.84 : 23,732.91 = 9,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.84/23,732.91 = 9,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.84x = 23,732.91 × 9,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.84x = 228,859,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,859,773.74/17,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.25

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