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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.98, 23,794.91 and 9,689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.98, 23,794.91 and 9,689.11 is: 13,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.98 : 23,794.91 = 9,689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.98/23,794.91 = 9,689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.98x = 23,794.91 × 9,689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.98x = 230,551,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,551,381.46/17,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.97

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