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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.41, 23,802.81 and 9,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.41, 23,802.81 and 9,694.74 is: 13,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.41 : 23,802.81 = 9,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.41/23,802.81 = 9,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.41x = 23,802.81 × 9,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.41x = 230,762,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,762,054.22/17,248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.74

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