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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.92, 23,860.56 and 9,735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.92, 23,860.56 and 9,735.66 is: 13,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.92 : 23,860.56 = 9,735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.92/23,860.56 = 9,735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.92x = 23,860.56 × 9,735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.92x = 232,298,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,298,299.57/17,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.48

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