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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.52, 23,798.12 and 9,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.52, 23,798.12 and 9,691.82 is: 13,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.52 : 23,798.12 = 9,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.52/23,798.12 = 9,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.52x = 23,798.12 × 9,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.52x = 230,647,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,647,095.38/17,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.32

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