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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.31, 23,793.62 and 9,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.31, 23,793.62 and 9,690.84 is: 13,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.31 : 23,793.62 = 9,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.31/23,793.62 = 9,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.31x = 23,793.62 × 9,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.31x = 230,580,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,580,115.99/17,245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.60

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