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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.54, 23,799.24 and 9,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.54, 23,799.24 and 9,691.56 is: 13,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.54 : 23,799.24 = 9,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.54/23,799.24 = 9,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.54x = 23,799.24 × 9,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.54x = 230,651,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,651,762.41/17,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.35

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