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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.92, 23,829.72 and 9,815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.92, 23,829.72 and 9,815.92 is: 13,545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.92 : 23,829.72 = 9,815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.92/23,829.72 = 9,815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.92x = 23,829.72 × 9,815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.92x = 233,910,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,910,625.14/17,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.96

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