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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.59, 23,733.95 and 9,643.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.59, 23,733.95 and 9,643.89 is: 13,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.59 : 23,733.95 = 9,643.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.59/23,733.95 = 9,643.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.59x = 23,733.95 × 9,643.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.59x = 228,887,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,887,554.85/17,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.28

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