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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.59, 23,791.37 and 9,685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.59, 23,791.37 and 9,685.77 is: 13,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.59 : 23,791.37 = 9,685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.59/23,791.37 = 9,685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.59x = 23,791.37 × 9,685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.59x = 230,437,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,437,689.38/17,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.77

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