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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.22, 23,799.07 and 9,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.22, 23,799.07 and 9,691.41 is: 13,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.22 : 23,799.07 = 9,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.22/23,799.07 = 9,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.22x = 23,799.07 × 9,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.22x = 230,646,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,646,591.84/17,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.52

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