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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.51, 23,731.51 and 9,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.51, 23,731.51 and 9,643.30 is: 13,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.51 : 23,731.51 = 9,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.51/23,731.51 = 9,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.51x = 23,731.51 × 9,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.51x = 228,850,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,850,172.42/17,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.17

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