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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.59, 23,795.25 and 9,690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.59, 23,795.25 and 9,690.22 is: 13,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.59 : 23,795.25 = 9,690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.59/23,795.25 = 9,690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.59x = 23,795.25 × 9,690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.59x = 230,581,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,581,207.46/17,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.00

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