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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.48, 23,795.64 and 9,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.48, 23,795.64 and 9,688.82 is: 13,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.48 : 23,795.64 = 9,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.48/23,795.64 = 9,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.48x = 23,795.64 × 9,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.48x = 230,551,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,551,553.77/17,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.36

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