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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.06, 23,796.81 and 9,690.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.06, 23,796.81 and 9,690.39 is: 13,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.06 : 23,796.81 = 9,690.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.06/23,796.81 = 9,690.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.06x = 23,796.81 × 9,690.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.06x = 230,600,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,600,369.66/17,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.74

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