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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.63, 23,796.23 and 9,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.63, 23,796.23 and 9,791.63 is: 13,512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.63 : 23,796.23 = 9,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.63/23,796.23 = 9,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.63x = 23,796.23 × 9,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.63x = 233,003,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,003,879.55/17,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.46

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