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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.68, 23,739.85 and 9,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.68, 23,739.85 and 9,547.36 is: 13,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.68 : 23,739.85 = 9,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.68/23,739.85 = 9,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.68x = 23,739.85 × 9,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.68x = 226,652,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,652,894.30/17,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.68

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