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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.91, 23,802.12 and 9,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.91, 23,802.12 and 9,694.24 is: 13,378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.91 : 23,802.12 = 9,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.91/23,802.12 = 9,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.91x = 23,802.12 × 9,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.91x = 230,743,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,743,463.79/17,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.05

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