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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.42, 23,858.76 and 9,632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.42, 23,858.76 and 9,632.51 is: 13,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.42 : 23,858.76 = 9,632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.42/23,858.76 = 9,632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.42x = 23,858.76 × 9,632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.42x = 229,819,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,819,767.81/17,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.51

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