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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.26, 23,799.36 and 9,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.26, 23,799.36 and 9,693.60 is: 13,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.26 : 23,799.36 = 9,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.26/23,799.36 = 9,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.26x = 23,799.36 × 9,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.26x = 230,701,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701,476.10/17,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.35

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