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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.09, 23,795.94 and 9,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.09, 23,795.94 and 9,690.72 is: 13,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.09 : 23,795.94 = 9,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.09/23,795.94 = 9,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.09x = 23,795.94 × 9,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.09x = 230,599,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,599,791.68/17,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.69

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