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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.92, 23,844.46 and 9,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.92, 23,844.46 and 9,726.11 is: 13,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.92 : 23,844.46 = 9,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.92/23,844.46 = 9,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.92x = 23,844.46 × 9,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.92x = 231,913,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,913,840.85/17,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.00

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