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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.51, 23,800.88 and 9,694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.51, 23,800.88 and 9,694.17 is: 13,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.51 : 23,800.88 = 9,694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.51/23,800.88 = 9,694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.51x = 23,800.88 × 9,694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.51x = 230,729,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,729,682.10/17,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.57

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