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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.97, 23,859.19 and 9,735.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.97, 23,859.19 and 9,735.55 is: 13,435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.97 : 23,859.19 = 9,735.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.97/23,859.19 = 9,735.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.97x = 23,859.19 × 9,735.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.97x = 232,282,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,282,337.20/17,288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.29

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