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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.19, 23,792.80 and 9,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.19, 23,792.80 and 9,687.73 is: 13,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.19 : 23,792.80 = 9,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.19/23,792.80 = 9,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.19x = 23,792.80 × 9,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.19x = 230,498,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,498,222.34/17,241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.04

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