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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.64, 23,792.08 and 9,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.64, 23,792.08 and 9,788.64 is: 13,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.64 : 23,792.08 = 9,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.64/23,792.08 = 9,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.64x = 23,792.08 × 9,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.64x = 232,892,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,892,105.97/17,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.32

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