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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.13, 23,795.54 and 9,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.13, 23,795.54 and 9,791.13 is: 13,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.13 : 23,795.54 = 9,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.13/23,795.54 = 9,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.13x = 23,795.54 × 9,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.13x = 232,985,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,985,106.58/17,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.77

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