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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.90, 23,802.96 and 9,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.90, 23,802.96 and 9,693.84 is: 13,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.90 : 23,802.96 = 9,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.90/23,802.96 = 9,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.90x = 23,802.96 × 9,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.90x = 230,742,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,742,085.77/17,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.98

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