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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.48, 23,801 and 9,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.48, 23,801 and 9,693.66 is: 13,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.48 : 23,801 = 9,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.48/23,801 = 9,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.48x = 23,801 × 9,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.48x = 230,718,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,718,801.66/17,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.96

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