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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.80, 23,795.46 and 9,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.80, 23,795.46 and 9,793.80 is: 13,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.80 : 23,795.46 = 9,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.80/23,795.46 = 9,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.80x = 23,795.46 × 9,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.80x = 233,047,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,047,976.15/17,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.32

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