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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.60, 23,798.53 and 9,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.60, 23,798.53 and 9,691.73 is: 13,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.60 : 23,798.53 = 9,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.60/23,798.53 = 9,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.60x = 23,798.53 × 9,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.60x = 230,648,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,648,927.16/17,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.59

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