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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246, 23,799.48 and 9,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246, 23,799.48 and 9,794 is: 13,515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246 : 23,799.48 = 9,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246/23,799.48 = 9,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246x = 23,799.48 × 9,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246x = 233,092,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,092,107.12/17,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.72

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