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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.09, 23,790.68 and 9,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.09, 23,790.68 and 9,685.27 is: 13,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.09 : 23,790.68 = 9,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.09/23,790.68 = 9,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.09x = 23,790.68 × 9,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.09x = 230,419,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,419,159.28/17,239.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.09

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