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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.52, 23,795.37 and 9,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.52, 23,795.37 and 9,689.82 is: 13,371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.52 : 23,795.37 = 9,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.52/23,795.37 = 9,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.52x = 23,795.37 × 9,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.52x = 230,572,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,572,852.13/17,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.57

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