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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.16, 23,794.74 and 9,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.16, 23,794.74 and 9,688.56 is: 13,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.16 : 23,794.74 = 9,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.16/23,794.74 = 9,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.16x = 23,794.74 × 9,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.16x = 230,536,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,536,766.17/17,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.75

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