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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.08, 23,738.01 and 9,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.08, 23,738.01 and 9,647.14 is: 13,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.08 : 23,738.01 = 9,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.08/23,738.01 = 9,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.08x = 23,738.01 × 9,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.08x = 229,003,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,003,905.79/17,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.12

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