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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.72, 23,747.66 and 9,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.72, 23,747.66 and 9,654.92 is: 13,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.72 : 23,747.66 = 9,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.72/23,747.66 = 9,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.72x = 23,747.66 × 9,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.72x = 229,281,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,281,757.49/17,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.58

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