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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.79, 23,803.73 and 9,694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.79, 23,803.73 and 9,694.81 is: 13,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.79 : 23,803.73 = 9,694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.79/23,803.73 = 9,694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.79x = 23,803.73 × 9,694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.79x = 230,772,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,772,639.64/17,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.84

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