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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.44, 23,788.97 and 9,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.44, 23,788.97 and 9,685.18 is: 13,364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.44 : 23,788.97 = 9,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.44/23,788.97 = 9,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.44x = 23,788.97 × 9,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.44x = 230,400,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,400,474.09/17,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.73

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