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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.60, 23,797.15 and 9,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.60, 23,797.15 and 9,690.73 is: 13,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.60 : 23,797.15 = 9,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.60/23,797.15 = 9,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.60x = 23,797.15 × 9,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.60x = 230,611,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,611,755.42/17,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.21

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