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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.08, 23,733.87 and 9,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.08, 23,733.87 and 9,644.14 is: 13,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.08 : 23,733.87 = 9,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.08/23,733.87 = 9,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.08x = 23,733.87 × 9,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.08x = 228,892,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,892,598.13/17,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.97

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