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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.75, 23,797.79 and 9,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.75, 23,797.79 and 9,792.75 is: 13,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.75 : 23,797.79 = 9,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.75/23,797.79 = 9,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.75x = 23,797.79 × 9,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.75x = 233,045,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,045,759.06/17,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.01

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