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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.04, 23,798.56 and 9,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.04, 23,798.56 and 9,691.06 is: 13,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.04 : 23,798.56 = 9,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.04/23,798.56 = 9,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.04x = 23,798.56 × 9,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.04x = 230,633,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,633,272.87/17,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.67

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