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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.73, 23,802.93 and 9,592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.73, 23,802.93 and 9,592.47 is: 13,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.73 : 23,802.93 = 9,592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.73/23,802.93 = 9,592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.73x = 23,802.93 × 9,592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.73x = 228,328,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,328,891.94/17,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.44

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