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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.38, 23,801.40 and 9,795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.38, 23,801.40 and 9,795.38 is: 13,517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.38 : 23,801.40 = 9,795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.38/23,801.40 = 9,795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.38x = 23,801.40 × 9,795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.38x = 233,143,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,143,638.53/17,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.63

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