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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.48, 23,731.62 and 9,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.48, 23,731.62 and 9,745 is: 13,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.48 : 23,731.62 = 9,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.48/23,731.62 = 9,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.48x = 23,731.62 × 9,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.48x = 231,264,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,264,636.90/17,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.59

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